Since 2016, she's served as an editor at Yale Climate Connections, where she leads a climate-focused radio program broadcasting on more than 350 stations nationwide. For her reporting on environmental issues, she has earned awards from the National Press Photographers Association, Pictures of the Year International, and the Society of Environmental Journalists. Previously, Sara taught for more than five years at the School of Media and Journalism at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, where she created and led courses in environmental journalism. A Durham native, Sara holds a master's degree in journalism and a bachelor's degree in environmental studies, both from UNC-Chapel Hill.