Sara Gassman

Sara Gassman is a Program Manager for Leadership Development & Partnerships at the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) since March 2022. Previously, Sara served as a Senior Associate for Member Engagement & Professional Learning at Advance CTE from November 2019 to March 2022, where responsibilities included member outreach, member surveys, and engagement strategy. Sara's experience also includes positions at the Urban Land Institute, managing event planning and program budgets, and at the Food Recovery Network, leading member support, communications, and conference planning. Sara began their career with internships focused on sustainability at the National Wildlife Federation and the UNH Sustainability Academy, and held roles in media and education. Sara holds a BS in Environmental Conservation Studies with a focus on Public Participation from the University of New Hampshire.