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Sarah Firstenberger is the Director of Marketing and Events at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. In this role, Sarah is responsible for the production and management of the Foundation’s in-person and virtual events, and key in communicating the Foundation’s impact among a diverse group of audiences.

A Florida native with a passion for community, Sarah brings more than six years of experience creating and implementing events in the nonprofit sector. Most recently, she planned and executed large scale events such as a local signature food and wine festival drawing attendance from around the world.

Sarah graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Marketing and Finance.

With a love of hiking and running, Sarah is always outdoors. And when she is not on the trail, she enjoys spending time with her family.