Sara Eckert

Sara Eckert is an experienced communications professional currently serving as a Communications Coordinator at RESPEC since November 2025. Prior experience includes positions as a Communications and Media Specialist at the National Science Foundation, where Sara coordinated with multiple stakeholders for high-profile events, and as a Social Media and Digital Communications Specialist at the Transportation Security Administration, where Sara managed content for a large follower base. Previous roles also encompass leading digital engagement campaigns at the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement and supporting marine conservation initiatives at the Zoological Society of London. Sara holds a Master of Arts in Communication Studies from The University of Alabama, a Master of Science in Conservation Science from Imperial College London, and a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolution from the University of Maryland.