Sarah Brown
Assistant Director, BrownConnect
Sarah joined the CareerLAB team in January 2015 as the Internships Manager, working very closely with the BrownConnect initiative. She oversees all aspects of the LINK/SEW Award Program, while assisting with BrownConnect outreach and intake of internship opportunities sponsored by Brown alumni and parents. She also works with the Recruiting team to help bring in internship opportunities and cultivate relationships with employers offering internships. Prior to her work at Brown, Sarah taught English in a public high school, and worked in journalism in New York City. She received her BS from New York University and her MAT from Tufts University.
Get to know Sarah...
First Job Out of College: Working in Production and Operations for ABC News
Dirtiest Job: Being a mom to two rambunctious little boys?
Fun/Unexpected Fact: I have taken up gardening and embroidery thanks to COVID
Favorite Cartoon Character: Daisy Duck
Ask me about: Celebrity gossip
Right now I am listening to: Joni Mitchell
Favorite place: Any calm, quiet place near the water, and even more so if I am with family or friends
Can’t live without: family and friends
Keep me away from: Cupcakes
Secret skill: I can make cupcakes disappear
Fun Fact: I've visited 17 countries (and counting!)
Favorite Food: Cake, grilled cheese, pizza, or french fries
How old were you when you got your first cell phone? 19
Did you have a pager? No
Have you ever used a typewriter? Yes, and not ironically
Would you rather go a day without internet or without food? A day without internet for sure!