Sarah Lauren Allen

Sarah Lauren Allen is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and business development within the nonprofit and luxury sectors. As the Executive Director and Head of Business Development at Head & Hand since August 2021, Sarah has contributed to the firm being recognized as one of the "50 Most Powerful PR Firms" and in the "PR Power List for Design & Architecture in 2024." Previously, in a role at The Peavy Family Foundation, Sarah was instrumental in refining the foundation's mission to focus on at-risk youth, the arts, financial literacy, and veteran support. Sarah’s career also includes positions at W by Worth, Fever, Philanthropy.IS, Creative Artists Agency, and Cartier, highlighting a robust background in strategic partnerships, event management, and philanthropic initiatives. Sarah holds a BA in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has furthered education at the Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici.