Sarah Schultz Email & Phone Number

United States

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Served as first Chief of Staff for a growing startup and public benefit corporation that provides cutting edge software to help student loan borrowers navigate repayment. Brought on after Series A funding round to successfully scale operations and grow the company. Oversaw strategic business plan in partnership with co-founders, including brand campaigns, cross-functional initiatives and special projects, developing frameworks for decision making and prioritization, measuring success and learnings. Led performance tracking and goal setting across business units, including KPI dashboard, impact metric tracking, and OKR goal setting process. Supported investor relations (performance updates, board meeting decks, pitch materials). Led organizational culture initiatives: town halls and all-hands, company values setting, performance management and compensation systems, internal communication, leadership team performance, hiring and recruitment. Oversaw day-to-day operations (finance, IT, HR, facilities, etc.).

Served as deputy executive director of nation's top policy and advocacy organization dedicated to advancing economic opportunity for young adults. Developed organizational strategy across 6 offices (national HQ and five state offices), identifying opportunities for reforming state and federal policy, and growing organization’s budget and staffing. Directed federal and state advocacy campaigns on economic policy issues including health care, higher education, and workforce development. Led on fundraising efforts, managed funder relations, developed grant proposals, supported budget planning. Served as executive leader in organization’s DEI change management planning committee. Directly managed team of 25+; oversaw organization-wide internal management systems, and staff development.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed organizational transition to first-ever external Executive Director, including internal restructuring and development of a new 2-year strategic plan. Managed day-to-day workflow of organization, including implementation of strategic plan, grant management, annual goal setting, and program strategy. Partnered with operations, fundraising, and program teams to manage over 35 active program budgets.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for all external communications, media, messaging, and branding for organization across multiple policy issue areas, five state offices, and national headquarters. Secured repeated coverage in top-tier outlets including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, AP, Reuters, CSPAN, MSNBC, etc. Led team in advocacy campaign strategy, media relations, rapid response, and digital communications Served as on-record spokesperson; represented organization with media, partners, and funders.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led day-to-day press operation, secured media (average 200+ original clips per year) in national top-tier, regional, and trade outlets. Oversaw thought leadership opportunities for Executive Director including congressional testimony, national television appearances, top-tier media interviews, and constituent speeches.

International public relations agency focused on corporate reputation, health and wellness, and digital strategy. Developed surround-sound PR campaigns integrating traditional media, digital, grassroots, and programmatic tactics for financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and nonprofits. Provided counsel on crisis management, including media relations and liaising with external stakeholders. Developed executive thought leadership platforms including messaging, interviews, op-eds, speaking events for Fortune 500 companies and prominent philanthropic foundations. Served as lead on developing new business proposals and pitching prospective clients.