Sarah's Aspinwall Story

One drive through the tree-lined and stroller-filled streets of Aspinwall in 2006 was all it took to convince Sarah, then pregnant with her first child, that this was where she wanted to live and raise a family. Coffee shops, restaurants, and shops within walking distance, as well as access to public transportation, sealed the deal. Sarah rented an apartment on Western Avenue for several years before purchasing her home on Center Avenue, where she lives now with her two teenagers, her "forever puppy" Maisey, and her talkative but shy Siamese cat, Candace.

Sarah's Service to the Aspinwall Community

Sarah began volunteering in the Aspinwall community early on, participating in Annual Green Streets cleanups and helping to clear out debris and overgrowth at Allegheny RiverTrail Park before it opened to the public. 

In 2016, Sarah began helping with the planning and communications for Aspinwall's Big Night Out. The following year, she joined the board of Aspinwall Neighbors and became president in 2022, working to make this already great place to live even better.

Through Aspinwall Neighbors, Sarah has led several projects that benefit the Aspinwall community, including launching the Snow Angels program, expanding the Soup Delivery program through partnerships with local restaurants, securing state and local grant funding for the "Love, Aspinwall" community mural, championing the redevelopment of the Alley A Rain Garden, and ensuring Aspinwall’s Big Night Out is free for all to attend. Most recently, she led the launch of the Aspinwall Community Grants program, which helps bring community-led ideas to life.

Sarah is committed to building a welcoming and inclusive Aspinwall community. She is the planning co-chair of FC Pride in the Park, which she started in 2021 after her youngest child came out as part of the LGBTQ community.

How Sarah Will Work For You

Through over a decade of leadership roles in the community, Sarah has built relationships with local and state representatives, nonprofit organizations, and throughout the community. She's committed to using that network to work for you. Share your priorities with Sarah.