Sara Cronan

Sara Cronan is an accomplished Advancement Specialist currently at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, where efforts focus on enhancing understanding of the natural world through the museum's extensive collections. Previous roles include an advancement associate and assistant for major gifts at the National Air and Space Museum, actively contributing to a $285 million initiative for the museum's re-imagination. Sara's background includes experience in international relations at the Smithsonian, visitor services coordination, as well as educational roles at Georgia Institute of Technology and Manna Project International in Ecuador. Educational achievements include studies at The Johns Hopkins University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and the University of Oxford, emphasizing a strong foundation in diplomacy and cultural studies.