Sarah Hughes joined ACT-IAC in November 2022 as the Senior Manager of Professional Development. In this role, she managed the Associates and Voyagers programs and supported the Partners Program as well as the GAP and Fellows communities.
In January 2025, Sarah was promoted to Director of Professional Development. In this position, she oversees the Associates and Partners programs while continuing her work with the Fellows community.
Prior to joining ACT-IAC's team, Sarah served as the Social Chair – Industry for the NEXUS program from 2019 to 2020. Her first experience with ACT-IAC dates back to her tenure at the Ambit Group, where she worked as the Director of Corporate Culture & Events. In 2018, during her time at Ambit, Sarah earned a prestigious Stevie Award for Employee of the Year.
Outside of her professional career, Sarah enjoys long walks on the beach with her husband and their three beloved dogs: Maxine (a Chesapeake Bay Retriever), Luna (a King Charles Spaniel), and Velvet (a Miniature Goldendoodle).