Sarah Thorson
PR Specialist
THE PACESETTER
Curious, adventurous and kind, Sarah is known for her staying power. A marathoner with more than 20 finishes under her belt, she doesn’t shy away from doing the work necessary to achieve big goals. Her tenacity is evident as a media relations pro, always going the extra mile to deliver the kind of wins that inspire.
Person you admire, and why:
Kathrine Switzer. In 1967 she became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon, despite a race official’s attempt to remove her. Kathrine’s run led to women officially being allowed to enter the Boston Marathon in 1972.
Go-to news sources:
Associated Press, New York Times, The Information, Wall Street Journal
Alma mater:
Kutztown University
Causes you care about, and organizations you support:
Climate advocacy and protecting public lands and waters (Protect our Winters) and protecting wild places and ecosystems (Sierra Club)
“You will face many defeats in life but never let yourself be defeated.”
Maya Angelou