Sarah Clark is a Senior Associate with the Institute for Conservation Leadership. She is a highly skilled consultant and facilitator who supports the development of effective collaborations, organizations, and leaders. In her work, Sarah specializes in designing and facilitating engaging planning processes, meetings, and large convenings. She supports coalitions, networks, organizations, and teams in all phases of development. Her goal is to help groups clarify their intentions and design plans and strategies that achieve success.
With over 20 years of experience supporting mission-driven organizations and collaborations, Sarah relies on participatory, inclusive practices that help groups consider strategic questions and perspectives to create pathways forward. She loves a good question, and one of her strengths is supporting leaders and groups in tackling complex challenges and getting unstuck. Sarah enjoys being a thought partner and coach, incorporating training based on adult education principles into her work. During her time at ICL, Sarah has worked with various groups, including those focused on trails and greenways and various conservation and environmental issues.
Before joining ICL in 2015, Sarah had extensive experience heading national leadership development, training, and organizational development initiatives in leadership roles with Amnesty International, Habitat for Humanity International, and the American Lung Association. She holds an MS in Organization Development from American University and a BA in Sociology from Miami University and uses knowledge from these degrees to understand how people and groups with divergent backgrounds, interests, and experiences can work together to make systemic change that benefits their community.
Sarah is an avid walker and reader who enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also volunteers with various groups, including serving on non-profit boards of directors.
TSN Conference 2025:
- January 23rd, 2025 (Thursday) // 11:35 am – 12:35 pm // Room 106 // “Tools for Collaborative Decisions”