​About Sarah

 

I was raised in Bellingham by a single mom, and because of my parents' divorce, I grew up in public housing on welfare. Thanks to compassionate neighbors and community services, we were able to get by. I went to Gonzaga University on a cross country scholarship and it changed my life. I had always been told how important an education is in someone's life, and I can tell you firsthand that it changed my life trajectory. After attending Gonzaga I went to The Evergreen State College for a Master's In Environmental Studies which gave me a heightened awareness of environmental action and propelled me into my career.

 

I began my career as a City Planner in the City of Kent where I first got a taste of public service and found the importance of good local government. I spent time working in finance, development, as a consultant for the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, and have spent roughly ten years working as a fundraiser in several capacities. Today, I own my own fundraising consulting business based in Tacoma and have served on the City Council since 2021. 

 

I live in NE Tacoma with my husband, the honorable Stan Rumbaugh, Superior Court Judge in Pierce County. My daughter Gabi is completing her 28 months service in the Peace Corps in Ecuador, Miriam works at Google and is home with my granddaughter Talia who was born last October. Stan’s son Graham just completed his Masters In Education while Forrest is getting a Masters in Fine Arts. 

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