Sarah Ricks, MPA
Operations Support
Sarah coordinates many of the operational, non-client-facing activities such as human resource management, facility management, accounting, technology, website development and communications.
Empower Potential.
Fast Facts
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Coordinates the operational, non-client-facing activities such as human resources, communication & marketing, facility management, accounting & technology.
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Earned Masters of Public Administration from Brigham Young University in 1995, graduated Magna Cum Laud with BA Communications, and minors in Organizational Behavior & Spanish.
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Directed all education, public relations, community and fundraising efforts over 13 counties in Southeast Idaho for the American Cancer Society. Organized & directed the Relay for Life in Pocatello, ID and the first Relay for Life in Idaho Falls.
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Conducted statewide studies, Total Quality Management studies and projects for the executive director and for the State of Utah Human Resource Department.
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Has experience managing a computer lab, creating websites, communications and public relations materials for a variety of organizations, including volunteer.
Fun Facts
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Grew up living all over --Germany, Chicago, Texas, Canada, California and Pennsylvania, Nicaragua & Costa Rica; including following Nate's career to Pocatello, Idaho; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL and Seattle.
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Dreamed of International Development work but thought the dreams died when she married Nate, only to have him take her and their family back to serve in Nicaragua in dental clinics with Corner of Love with several of Nate's compassionately committed clients.
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Windsurfs or paddleboards, teaches skiing at Alpental, rock-climbs, hikes or mountain unicycles in the woods, or enjoys any adventure outside or making music with a guitar or piano with their five talented kids.