Sara (Atkins) Howard MA/MBA, CSM/CPO, QAS, PCMP/CMP, CNE
A mission-driven executive and enterprise agilist, Sara brings over 15 years of experience leading multimillion-dollar transformations across higher education, consulting, and nonprofit sectors. Known for advancing operational excellence and agile-enabled innovation, they integrate strategy, finance, and technology to deliver measurable business value, accelerate results, and drive competitive advantage.
As a Chief of Staff, Strategic Operations Leader, and Change Architect, Sara reimagines core business functions through agile frameworks, advanced analytics, and automation—optimizing budgets, enabling high-performing teams, and embedding systems for sustainable growth. Grounded in servant leadership, they foster psychological safety, empathy, and inclusivity, cultivating environments where teams can innovate, excel, and make lasting impact.