Sara Merriman

Sara Merriman has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Sara started their career in 1999 as a Project Director at the Schuylkill River Development Corporation, where they oversaw various initiatives related to waterfront revitalization, education, health, and public art. In 2001, they joined the City of Philadelphia and held the role of Director of Policy Initiatives, where they were responsible for leading the development and implementation of departmental policies and conducting economic analysis and research. Sara also played a key role in the development of the Business Services Center and collaborated with the City Treasurer to revise the economic development section of bond offering official statements. From 2013 to 2017, Sara served as the Senior Director of Business Attraction & Retention at the City of Philadelphia. In this role, they focused on attracting and retaining businesses in the city. Since 2017, they have been working at Brandywine Realty Trust, initially as the Director of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships and currently as the Director of Life Science & University Partnerships.

Sara Merriman holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Sociology from Appalachian State University and a Master of Community Planning degree from the University of Maryland.