Our People

Sarah Kwan

Director of Communications & Development

development@oars3rivers.org (978) 369-3956

Service & Expertise

Branding Design & Management
Communications
Fundraising
Graphic Design
Major Donor Relations

Sarah has over 20 years of experience in communications and development/fundraising and has a strong passion for and background in environmental issues. She holds a BA in Interior Architecture and a BS, MS, MPhil, and PhD in Chemical and Environmental Engineering. During her undergraduate studies in engineering, Sarah was a Physical Science Technician intern for the US EPA, Region 9, and became a licensed EIT. She attended Yale University for her graduate studies, where she researched the impact of indoor microbiology on human health in the Cherokee Nation. Sarah is thrilled to be able to put her skills and passion for the environment to work for OARS as the Director of Communications and Development.

~30%

of the SuAsCo rivers watershed is wetlands, crucial for wildlife habitat and water quality

~30%

of water samples in the SuAsCo rivers watershed contain PFAS, leading to increased monitoring and remediation by local authorities and environmental groups

~70%

of dams in the SuAsCo watershed are over a century old, requiring extensive upkeep and presenting obstacles to river restoration and fish passage

>40%

of the land within the watershed is publicly accessible, offering recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating, and birdwatching to the community

~15%

of the land in the SuAsCo rivers watershed is covered by impervious surfaces such as roads, rooftops, and parking lots. This contributes to stormwater runoff and water pollution issues

Our People

Sarah Kwan