Sara Daugherty

Sara Daugherty has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Sara currently serves as the Chief of Staff at BRITE Energy Innovators, where they are responsible for managing partnerships and spearheading the organization's electric mobility initiative. Prior to this, Sara worked as the Director of Operations & Economic Impact at the same company, where they outperformed previous years' metrics and successfully increased the operational budget and payroll.

In addition, Sara is the Founder of Kobzari, LLC., a position they have held since 2019. Sara was also a Fellow at the Clean Energy Leadership Institute from 2021 to 2022.

Earlier in their career, Sara served as a Program Manager at the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, where they played a pivotal role in restructuring economic development and transportation strategies, securing grants, and fostering citizen engagement. Sara also gained experience as a Student Assistant at Rutgers University, a Planning Division Intern at the City of Plainfield Public Works & Urban Development, and a Division of Transportation Intern at the Morris County Department of Planning & Development.

Furthermore, Sara has interned at Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr,'s district office, CRDF Global, and City First Homes.

Overall, Sara Daugherty's work experience showcases their expertise in project management, partnership development, and strategic planning, particularly in the energy and sustainability sectors.

Sara Daugherty earned a Master of City and Regional Planning degree with a specialization in Environmental and Physical Planning from Rutgers University. Sara attended Rutgers University from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, from 2005 to 2009, Sara Daugherty obtained a Bachelor of Philosophy degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Miami University. In addition to their academic achievements, Sara Daugherty has also obtained several certifications, including certification from the American Planning Association as an American Institute of Certified Planners, certification in Economic Development Finance from the National Development Council, certification in Geospatial Science (GIS) from Rutgers University, and certification in Human Subjects from Rutgers University. Sara has also obtained a LEED Green Associate certification from GBCI, a Microsoft Office certification from e-Careers, and a Project Management Professional Course Certification from e-Careers. Furthermore, they hold a TESOL 120 Advanced Certificate, and has completed a Web Design course offered by EWB.