Sarah Hillegass

Sarah Hillegass, CFA, CPA has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Sarah currently holds the position of Director of Public Market Investments at the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer. Prior to this role, they worked as a Financial Products Graduate Student Consultant for the same organization.

Sarah also gained experience in the technology sector as the Chief Marketing Officer at Earthi. Before that, they worked at PwC, where they held various roles, including Senior Associate in Deals Financial Due Diligence Advisory and Banking & Capital Markets Assurance.

Sarah'searlier experience includes internships at PwC in Core Assurance, at Heartland Advisors, Inc. in Equity Research, and at Textura Corporation as an Administration Intern. Additionally, Sarah served as the Mechanical Engineering Department Assistant at Marquette University.

Overall, Sarah Hillegass has a strong background in finance and consulting, with experience in public market investments, financial due diligence, and assurance services.

Sarah Hillegass, CFA, CPA has a Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree from the University of Chicago, obtained between 2021 and 2023. Sarah also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from Marquette University, completed between 2013 and 2017. During their time at Marquette, they participated in the Applied Investment Management Program. Sarah Hillegass also studied at the Cass Business School at City, University of London in 2015. Sarah completed their secondary education at Hinsdale Central High School from 2009 to 2013. Sarah Hillegass has additional certifications, including being a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) obtained in 2023 and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) received in 2020. Sarah has also completed various courses in data analysis, data structures, human-centered design, and digital acumen.