Sarah Perna

Sarah’s story with Tawonga began in 2002 when she joined the summer staff as a counselor. After falling in love with the land, community, and culture, she returned many summers as a Lifeguard, Office Staff Member, and Office Manager. After earning a degree in Business Management from Chico State and spending two years in Japan teaching English, Sarah joined the year-round team from 2008 – 2018 where she served as the Accounts Receivable and Financial Assistance Manager. In addition to her role in the Finance Department, Sarah managed logistics for many large-scale annual events including Ruach Rides, Erev Rosh Hashanah Celebrations, and at Camp weddings.