Sarah Naperala
Project Manager and Director of Human Resources
Sarah earned her B. S. in Biology from Michigan Technological University. Her work experience has included coordination of various programs and projects, including research with the U.S. Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients. After many years of visiting her in-laws in beautiful northern Lower Michigan, Sarah and her family decided to make their visits permanent and move to Traverse City in October 2005. Sarah loves to hike with her children, Kyle and Amelia, and her husband, Troy, an Environmental Engineer. As Executive Coordinator, Sarah advises and supports Executive Director Glen Chown, to advance and sustain the work of the Conservancy. Sarah also has the role of Director of Human Resources and focuses her work on organizational training, team strengthening, and leadership development. Not only is she passionate about sharing the Conservancy’s message with our community, she has an affinity for stewarding the professional growth of Conservancy employees.
