Sarah Stein
About Sarah Stein
Sarah Stein is a Senior Project Manager at The Garage at Northwestern, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in program management and has held various roles at Northwestern University and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Work at Garage
Sarah Stein has been serving as a Senior Project Manager at The Garage at Northwestern since 2023. In this role, she manages the VentureCat program, which allocates over $175,000 in non-dilutive capital to student-founded ventures. Her responsibilities include designing and delivering engaging programs that support entrepreneurial initiatives within the university. She focuses on implementing data initiatives to track progress and outcomes, ensuring that the programs meet their objectives.
Previous Experience at Northwestern University
Prior to her current position, Sarah Stein worked at Northwestern University in various roles. She served as Program Manager for the Entrepreneurship program at the Kellogg School of Management from 2019 to 2023. Before that, she held multiple positions at Northwestern, including Program Coordinator for the McCormick School of Engineering and the Center for Reproductive Science, as well as Associate Research Administrator in the Office for Sponsored Research. Her tenure at Northwestern spans over a decade, showcasing her extensive experience in program management and coordination.
Experience at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Sarah Stein began her career at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, where she worked as an Associate Production Coordinator from 2004 to 2008. She later advanced to the role of Senior Production Coordinator for a brief period in 2008-2009. Her experience in the publishing industry provided her with foundational skills in project coordination and production management, which she later applied in her educational roles.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Stein holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Illinois Chicago. Additionally, she studied Education and Sociology at DePaul University. Her educational background supports her expertise in program management and her ability to design effective educational initiatives. This combination of sociology and education informs her approach to engaging with students and alumni in entrepreneurial settings.
Achievements in Program Management
In her role at The Garage, Sarah Stein led the launch of Alumni VentureCat, Northwestern's first startup competition specifically for alumni. This initiative reflects her commitment to fostering entrepreneurship within the Northwestern community. Her work in managing the VentureCat program and launching new initiatives demonstrates her ability to drive impactful projects that support innovation and entrepreneurship.