City of Norman
Sara Kaplan has a comprehensive work experience history. Sara started their career as an Instructor at the University of Oklahoma in 2003 and later became the Owner of Native Roots Market in 2007, which they managed until 2017. Sara then joined the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center in 2013 as a Business Development Specialist, providing counseling and technical services to small businesses. Sara currently holds the position of Chief Business & Community Relations Officer at the City of Norman, where they have been since 2014. Prior to this, they worked as a Retail Marketing Coordinator for the same organization.
Sara Kaplan holds a Master's Degree in Geology from the University of Oklahoma, which they obtained from 2003 to 2006. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's Degree in Geology at the same institution from 1999 to 2003. In terms of additional certifications, Sara obtained an Innovation Track Certificate from the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative in September 2021. Furthermore, they achieved the Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certification from the National Development Council in February 2018.
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City of Norman
Land Mass: Nearly 200 Square Miles Norman Including University of Oklahoma & Lake Thunderbird Population: 112,384 (125 in 1889) Form of Government: Council/Manager 11 Departments 17 Boards and Commissions Incorporated: May 13th, 1891 Charter adopted: June 28th, 1919 Norman is the Seat of Cleveland county and is located 17 miles south of the state capital, Oklahoma City. The main campus of the University of Oklahoma, one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the United States, is within walking distance of downtown Norman. Norman's economic base is mainly in education, manufacturing, and governmental agencies. Norman offers a variety of recreational and cultural interests including: Over 60 parks Legacy Trail curving north and south through the heart of downtown Norman Lake Thunderbird Sooner Theatre Festivals and events all year Museums highlighting: Natural history Native American Culture Art The Cleveland County Historical Museum Norman has an excellent school system. Norman Public Schools consists of 2 high schools, 4 middle schools, 15 elementary schools and an alternative education school. In addition Norman has many private schools and is home to Moore/Norman Technology Center. Norman's Public Library is located in the downtown area of Norman adjacent to the Municipal Complex.