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Sarah Normand

Senior Director of Portfolio Strategy & Growth at Western Governors University

Sarah Normand is a passionate leader with expertise in higher education, workforce development and strategic partnerships. As senior director of Portfolio Strategy & Growth at Western Governors University, she drives corporate strategy and executive partnerships, delivering measurable growth in employer-sponsored education programs. Recognized as a thought leader, she is passionate about building high-impact partnerships that advance economic mobility, social equity and student success.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Workforce development
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Operational excellence
  • Employer engagement
  • Innovative learning models

Education:

  • B.A., English Language and Literature/Letters, University of New Hampshire
  • MS., Organizational Leadership, Southern New Hampshire University

Interests:

  • Avid runner, with more than 15 marathons including five Boston Marathons and the New York City Marathon. Currently training for a 240-mile ultramarathon trail race in Moab.
  • Loves hiking, baking sourdough bread and bagels
  • Loves spending time with her husband, children and golden retrievers

Areas of Expertise:

  • Workforce development
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Operational excellence
  • Employer engagement
  • Innovative learning models

Education:

  • B.A., English Language and Literature/Letters, University of New Hampshire
  • MS., Organizational Leadership, Southern New Hampshire University

Interests:

  • Avid runner, with more than 15 marathons including five Boston Marathons and the New York City Marathon. Currently training for a 240-mile ultramarathon trail race in Moab.
  • Loves hiking, baking sourdough bread and bagels
  • Loves spending time with her husband, children and golden retrievers

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