Sara Brakeman

Sara Brakeman is an accomplished technology leader currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at Umuzi.org, where responsibilities include developing and executing a technology strategy and leading a team of data and development professionals. As Leadership Board Chair of Salesforce Higher Education Advisory Council, EMEA, Sara collaborates with higher education leaders to enhance student experiences. Previous roles at The African Leadership University involved managing enterprise applications architecture and leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated digital experiences. Sara's extensive background includes positions in engineering project management, research, and product development across various organizations, complemented by a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and Computer Science from Swarthmore College.