Welcome to the CAS Staff Spotlight, a column featuring members of the CAS staff. For this spotlight, we are proud to introduce you to Sarah Sapp.
- What do you do at the CAS?
I am the editorial/production manager for the CAS. A lot of my efforts go into creating the Actuarial Review and its promotion, but I also have a hand in editing a lot of printed material that comes out of the organization (outside of the Research sector). I also create videos for the website and social media posts to get the word out about articles in AR.
- What inspires you in your job, and what do you most love about it?
I am a storyteller by nature, so I’m inspired by the human-interest stories I get to write about our spectacular members, primarily about volunteers who are making a big difference in our organization and the industry as a whole. I love writing, so that is my favorite part of the job.
- Describe your educational and professional background.
I have a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing communications, a Master of Arts in journalism, and an Ed.D. in higher education leadership from The University of Mississippi, affectionately called Ole Miss. I have been in higher education marketing communications for the last 20+ years. Of note, I served as director of communications in the community college system in north Mississippi as their chief communications officer for six years, and I served in various marketing communications roles at Ole Miss for 10+ years.
- What is your favorite hobby outside of work?
My favorite hobbies are spending time with friends and family and going on walks. I’m also addicted to several podcasts, including You’re Wrong About, Maintenance Phase, If Books Could Kill, My Favorite Murder and You Are Good.
- If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why?
I’ve been to Prague and Paris and had the most magical time. I would love to go back, and this time I would love to take my little boy.
- What would your colleagues find surprising about you?
In college I used to manage, sing and play flute in a blues/funk band.
- How would your friends and family describe you?
I think they would describe me as bubbly, empathetic, positive and loving.