Sara Ernst

Sara Ernst possesses extensive experience in volunteer management and organizational leadership, currently serving as the Volunteer Manager at Airport Foundation MSP since August 2019. Previous roles include Associate Director at Cookie Cart and Program Director while self-employed. Notably, Sara held multiple positions at Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys, progressing from Membership Specialist to Director of Troop Support. Responsibilities encompassed strategic planning, recruitment, and retention of volunteers and members. Sara holds a Master's Degree in City and Regional Planning with a concentration in Community Development from the University of California, Berkeley, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Minnesota, and additional certifications from the University of St. Thomas, including a Mini MBA for Nonprofit Organizations and Certified Professional Project Manager.