Sarah Pearson

Sarah Pearson currently serves as Vice President for Advancement at Swarthmore College, leading a team of 49 staff members to enhance philanthropy at the institution. Prior to this role, Pearson was Vice President for College Advancement at Bates College, where a successful tenure included tripling annual fundraising and launching a historic $300 million comprehensive campaign. Earlier experience includes serving as Chief Development Officer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where strategic fundraising efforts resulted in over $100 million raised. At Northwestern University, Pearson was Vice President for Alumni Relations and Development, overseeing a team of 175 in alumni engagement and fundraising initiatives. Additionally, Pearson served as Associate Vice President for Development at the University of Chicago, working on a significant $2.3 billion campaign. Academic credentials include a bachelor's degree in Theatre and Speech from Bates College and a master's degree in Theatre from Brandeis University.