She holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and a Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Education from Oklahoma State University and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Kansas State University. Her area of study with her master’s degree included adult education and organic agriculture. The focus area of her doctoral research encompassed volunteer leadership development and the motivation and retention of volunteers in community-based non-profit organizations.

She has extensive experience managing and leading non-profit organizations and developing educational programs and materials.

In addition to her interest and background in leading non-profit organizations, Sarah has a passion for educating and fund development, and more recently, she has discovered a desire to help guide families who are looking to start a small farm or are interested in experiencing farm living.

In 2016, Sarah established a non-profit, The Heart of MFB, to offer awareness and support to families through complications during pregnancy or birth defects.

Sarah founded Diamond Grants and Consulting in 2018 where she provides grant writing services and education to non-profits and small businesses, specifically those in rural communities. She is working on developing tools and resources that can be valuable for those wanting to form or grow their organization.

She and her family reside on a small homestead near Nickerson.