Sarah Kirstine Lain

Sarah Kirstine Lain is a seasoned professional in proposal development, capture management, and customer engagement, currently serving as the Director of Capture and Proposals at Hoplite Group since June 2025. Prior to this role, Sarah held the position of Director of Proposal Development at Lukos, achieving a 30% win rate with significant awards totaling $72.4 million. Sarah's extensive experience includes leadership roles at USF Institute of Applied Engineering, where technology transfer initiatives were spearheaded, and at the University of Chicago, where large-scale federal proposals were developed, including a notable $17 million NIH award. Sarah's teaching background spans English and composition instruction across various institutions, complemented by a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Lesley University.