Sarah Steely is the Director of No Kid Hungry Virginia, where she leads campaign planning, implementation, and evaluation. She guides No Kid Hungry Virginia’s government relations and grant-making portfolios, executing comprehensive public policy strategies and connecting Virginia partners with more than $10 million in grant funding over the last nine years. She collaborates closely with a diverse portfolio of stakeholders, including elected officials, state agencies, education leaders, school nutrition professionals, and food security advocates, to ensure that all kids and families have the resources they need to thrive.
Sarah is passionate about supporting people and the planet by implementing creative programs that achieve regulatory compliance while driving meaningful change. She previously served as an analyst for Marstel-Day, where she provided sustainability and stakeholder engagement services to clients across the country. She holds degrees from Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia and lives in Charlottesville with her 50 houseplants and rescue pup, Penny.