Hi, I’m Sara.

My professional journey started with a solid foundation in Psychology – both at undergraduate and graduate levels, specializing in Counseling and Organizational Behavior. I began my career in coaching and education, where I honed my skills as a career coach and curriculum developer, focusing on emotional intelligence for young learners.

A series of serendipitous events led me to over a decade of experience in HR and People & Culture roles across diverse sectors – Tech, Financial Services, Web Services, Automotive, and Renewable Energy. My diverse roles allowed me to see an organization from multiple angles. I began to notice how work could become more engaging for employees and drive better outcomes for the business. This led to roles focused on building and scaling various HR initiatives. What I was missing was the direct impact on individuals and teams. And that’s what Avra Coaching brings.

The work that I get to do through Avra allows me to make an impact on organizations from the place that I most value – the heart of every organization – its people.

I am a strong advocate of lifelong learning and empowering people with the tools and resources they need to do well and be well. In addition to my work at Avra, I teach Psychology at Laney College in Oakland, Ca., and I facilitate courses for Cornell University’s online leadership certificate programs.