About Sarah

I am a community-engaged multimedia artist and trained mental health professional who brings many years of passion and experience in prevention, youth development, health promotion, clinical care, and art. A strength of mine is engaging others in collective, values-driven action to create connected, healthy and resilient communities that know how to care for ourselves and each other. My top values are accessibility, equity, community, and creativity.

I am leading change within organizations, communities & in the national Y Movement. I call this the Mental Health Revolution, taking mental health out of the clinic and into the community to build health equity for all.

As Winona’s first-ever Creative Laureate I am focused on creative place-making that amplifies the voices of community members who have been historically marginalized.

I am also an adjunct professor at Winona State University in the Counselor Education Program in Winona, MN. 

I believe in the power of possibility. Color, light, and community are my SOUL FUEL.

Let’s work together!