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Our WIBA Women's Luncheon is a great time to network with other like-minded women and leaders.

This month we will hear from Sarah Andrews, born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, she has cultivated a career and community presence deeply rooted in service and leadership. With a steadfast partner, James, by her side for 37 years, they have raised two children who are now 30 and 28 years old.

Sarah's professional journey spans over 30 years with various Koch Companies, where she honed expertise in Legal, HR, Risk, and Compliance. Notably, she's led the North America recruiting team comprising over 180 professionals, overseeing recruitment strategies and vendor management. Her skills extend to project management, staff development, and implementing impactful programs and policies that drive organizational excellence.

Currently, she serves as a Senior Initiatives Lead at the Stand Together Foundation, focusing on child and family wellbeing, addiction recovery, nonprofit effectiveness, and poverty alleviation. Her passion for leadership development is evident through her involvement on the boards of Lead Wichita, United Way, and 2nd Blessings Thrift Store. Sarah actively contributes to community initiatives through volunteer roles at Pathway Church, where she leads the CarePortal Response Team, acts as the Saturday volunteer coordinator at 2^nd Blessing Thrift Store, and co-facilitate a Bible Study at the Sedgwick County Work Release Center.

Her career and community engagement reflect a commitment to making a meaningful impact, fostering growth, and empowering others to thrive.