Sarra McGinnis

Sarra McGinnis has a diverse work experience in communications and grants. Sarra started their career as a Grant Evaluator at American Education Solutions, Inc. in 2009 and worked there until 2012. Sarra then joined Blythedale Children's Hospital as a Marketing and Communications Associate from 2012 to 2013.

In 2013, McGinnis joined Elizabeth Seton Children's as a Communications Coordinator and worked there until 2016. Sarra was then promoted to Communications Manager and held this position until 2020. During their time at Elizabeth Seton Children's, they developed and implemented a communications plan, managed the organization's website and social media platforms, and created various marketing materials. Sarra also collaborated with an external PR firm to generate media awareness and supported fundraising efforts.

In 2020, McGinnis was promoted to the position of Director of Communications at Elizabeth Seton Children's and held this role until 2023. In this role, they continued to oversee the organization's communications strategy and implemented new initiatives for branding and digital marketing.

Currently, McGinnis serves as the Vice President of Communications and Grants at Elizabeth Seton Children's. In this position, they are responsible for defining and executing the organization's communications plan, developing key messaging, managing web content, and advancing major marketing efforts. Sarra also collaborates with the Advancement team and works on various persuasive pieces and fundraising appeals.

Sarra McGinnis attended Binghamton University from 2005 to 2009, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English - General Literature and Rhetoric.