Sara Root

Sara Root is an experienced professional specializing in strategy and operations, currently holding multiple director roles at Target, including Director of Operations Strategy Enablement Program Management and Director Process Improvement, Enterprise Operations. Previously, Sara worked at Honeywell as an Assembly Value Stream Manager and Process Engineer III, where notable achievements included saving $2 million annually and improving labor efficiency by 10%. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota and a history of impactful leadership across various sectors, Sara has also published several scholarly articles and successfully managed cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.