Sarah Shields

Sarah Shields is an experienced communications professional currently serving as the Director of Communications & Outreach at UL Standards & Engagement since May 2023. Previously, Sarah was the Director of Women’s Engagement at The Manufacturing Institute from May 2021 to April 2023, where responsibilities included executing the Women MAKE America initiative and implementing a multi-year campaign to boost women's participation in manufacturing. Sarah’s extensive background includes roles at the U.S. Travel Association as Director and Manager of Industry Communications, where notable achievements included developing executive communications and managing engagements for senior leadership. Other positions include Senior Account Executive at DCG Communications and Account Executive at Ogilvy, where both roles involved strategic campaign development for government clients. Sarah holds a BA in History with a focus on East Asian Studies and a Certificate in Mandarin Chinese from Beijing Language and Culture University.