From a young age, Sarah knew she wanted to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Initially, she aspired to become a doctor, but her passion for helping others and solving complex problems steered her toward biomedical engineering, ultimately launching a career in the pharmaceutical industry.

However, after her first role in the field, Sarah realized she wanted to work directly with patients. During a shadowing experience at an O&P clinic, she witnessed the transformative moment when a child with cerebral palsy received their first orthotic device, and the joy and relief it brought not just to the patient, but to the family as well. Motivated by this experience, Sarah decided to shift her career path and enroll in a master’s program in orthotics and prosthetics, where she could work directly with individuals and families. 

Now completing her degree at Northwestern University, she has found a particular interest in orthotics, especially in spinal bracing. Her goal is to help children and families thrive, using her expertise to make a tangible difference in their everyday lives.