Sarah Childress

Sarah Childress, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Strategy and Operations at NPT - Nashville Public Television, where responsibilities include driving operational processes, implementing best practices, and leading strategic initiatives as outlined in the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. Previous roles include Education & Engagement Manager for the Nashville Film Festival, where Sarah developed educational programs and audience strategies, and Adjunct Professor in Motion Pictures at Belmont University, known for creating a genre film program. Sarah's experience encompasses business management in the music industry, operations oversight for educational initiatives, and film production, with a strong academic foundation in Cinema and Media Arts from Vanderbilt University.