Sarah Wright

Sarah brings over a decade of leadership in administrative, operational, and organizational development to her role as Interim Co-Executive Director of Namahana Education Foundation. She previously served as Namahana’s Chief Administrative Officer from 2023–2025, providing organizational leadership and strengthening internal systems to support the foundation’s mission and long-term sustainability.

Prior to joining Namahana, Sarah served as Operations Manager at Common Ground in Kīlauea and as Program Director of the Common Ground Incubator, a business development program supporting early-stage food entrepreneurs on Kauaʻi. In this role, she led program strategy and implementation, supported small business growth, and cultivated partnerships across the island’s agricultural and entrepreneurial communities. Earlier in her career, Sarah held operations and executive support roles with Wai Koa Plantation and the Porter Trust.

Sarah holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in International Studies and French from Dickinson College. Following graduation, she co-founded a nonprofit initiative in Cameroon focused on expanding microfinance access, organic agriculture education, and women’s empowerment. She relocated to Kīlauea in 2013 to support the launch of a new school, where she quickly developed a deep understanding of the operational realities and opportunities of early-stage educational organizations.

Deeply committed to supporting community work, Sarah currently serves as President of the Kīlauea Neighborhood Association and Treasurer of the Hanalei Hawaiian Civic Club. She is a Leadership Kauaʻi alumna and a proud member of Hālau Hula o Keʻalalauaʻeomakana.