Sarah Brooks Gayoso
About Sarah Brooks Gayoso
Sarah Brooks Gayoso is a Senior Manager of Culinary Partnerships and Events at Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry, with a strong background in event management and strategic partnerships. She has previously held roles at organizations such as Planned Parenthood, UNRWA USA, and Equal Justice Works, where she demonstrated expertise in increasing event revenue and enhancing operations.
Work at Share Our Strength
Sarah Brooks Gayoso serves as the Senior Manager of Culinary Partnerships & Events at Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing culinary partnerships that support the organization's mission to end childhood hunger. Since joining in 2018, she has utilized her expertise in event planning and strategic partnerships to enhance the effectiveness of the organization's initiatives.
Previous Experience in Event Management
Prior to her current position, Sarah Brooks Gayoso worked at UNRWA USA as an Events Officer from 2015 to 2018. In this capacity, she was responsible for planning and executing events that raised awareness and funds for the organization. Additionally, she served as the Special Events Manager at Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington from 2003 to 2007, where she managed events that contributed to the organization's fundraising efforts.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Brooks Gayoso earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Principia College, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background complements her professional experience, particularly in the areas of vendor negotiations and contract management. She has demonstrated a strong ability to enhance event operations through strategic planning and effective management.
Achievements in Nonprofit Event Planning
Throughout her career, Sarah Brooks Gayoso has a proven track record of increasing event revenue through effective management and strategic partnerships. Her experience includes working as a Development Manager at Equal Justice Works from 2007 to 2009, where she contributed to the planning and execution of successful nonprofit events. Her expertise in creative event planning has been instrumental in achieving organizational goals.