Sara Adams leads Quiet Sound's Voluntary Vessel Operations portfolio, including the seasonal voluntary slowdown for large commercial vessels.

Sara grew up in coastal Connecticut but has called Seattle home since 2015. Sara lived aboard her 28-foot sailboat in Shilshole Marina for five years, where she developed a deep appreciation for Washington's maritime industries, communities and ecosystems. Sara brings ten years of experience in program implementation, strategic communications, and business development in environmental justice, public health, construction management, and sustainable business. Having worked in and with the private sector, public sector, academia and non-profit organizations, she is experienced in identifying multi-benefit solutions to complex problems. 

Sara is currently pursuing her Master's from the University of Washington's School of Marine and Environmental Affairs. Sara received her B.A in Biology and Clinical Nutrition from California Polytechnic State University. Sara is certified in Corporate Social Responsibility from the University of Colorado Boulder and Marine Diesel Engines from the Seattle Maritime Academy. 

Sara enjoys swimming in the Sound, biking through forests, and a good slice of pizza.