Sarah Story brings over 15 years of diverse experience in nonprofit and government sectors, with a focus on cultural and environmental initiatives. Throughout her career, she has held pivotal roles such as Curator of Education at the University Museum, Deputy Director at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Development Director at the Blanton Museum of Art, Executive Director at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Art Museum, and Executive Director at the Mississippi Arts Commission.

Sarah has made significant contributions to various nonprofits, serving on boards and committees for organizations such as South Arts, Visit Austin Foundation, Griot Arts, and the Mississippi Book Festival. She is a frequent speaker on panels hosted by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Museum for Women in the Arts, MS Tourism, Mississippi Museum of Art, Harvard Club of Austin, SXSW, MS Book Festival, Mississippi Arts Commission, MS Historic Preservation, and more. 

Additionally, Sarah has hosted over 50 podcast episodes for The Arts Hour on MPB Think Radio, Write On! Mississippi, and Sarah Story Art Life, interviewing creatives on their lives and careers. 

Based in Austin, TX, Sarah leverages her extensive background through consulting engagements, collaborating with a spectrum of organizations to optimize their development efforts. She is deeply passionate about fostering cultural and environmental stewardship to enhance the quality of life in the communities she loves.