Sarah Carey

Sarah’s passion to give to University Libraries grew after seeing the personal impact that philanthropy and volunteering have not only on students, faculty, and staff but also on the greater Penn State community. The University Libraries have the potential to reach and serve every student in every major, which is inspiring. Sarah wants students and supporters to know about the incredible knowledge, friendly librarians and staff, technology, collections, and resources that are just waiting to be discovered when they walk through any of the Libraries’ doors.

Since earning her Penn State degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management in 2001, Sarah has worked in multiple industries in different regions of the country. She has fifteen years of management experience in restaurants, a remote concierge call center, as well as owning a handcrafted jewelry business. A constant throughout her career has been a desire to work with others, give back, and get involved in her community.

With a family history of Penn Staters dating back to 1916, and two future Penn Staters, Sarah is happy to have found her way back to Penn State in 2017. She is grateful to work in development and alumni relations for the University Libraries because it gives her the opportunity to learn from and partner with alumni, donors, and students, as well as to help them connect with each other.