"Sarah has led student and professional groups through the planning and execution of complex projects at Cedar Rapids organizations including the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library, Metro High School STEAM Academy, and NewBo City Market. Her ability to engage people and build consensus has resulted in strategic organizational growth including the award of millions of dollars through grants and fundraising."
-Nathan Griffith
"Sarah played a pivotal role in guiding the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy through a mission and vision realignment, demonstrating her expertise in strategic planning facilitation. She was organized, creative, and understood the needs of our organization. Sarah brings fresh and innovative ideas to the table, especially in the areas of fundraising and educational program development. Sarah's ongoing commitment to community development, strategic planning, and the arts is sure to bring outstanding results for all those fortunate enough to engage with her."
-Heather Wagner,
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
"Tamara Marcus is brimming with talent and the sharpest of intellects. However, her most endearing quality is her gentle care for people; her desire for all living creatures to know love, to feel seen, to be heard, to be counted. You cannot teach this kind of deep empathy, nor can you expect those who possess it to find functional ways to incorporate this empathy with meaningful work. This integration of empathy, academia, and thoughtful action, may well be Tamara's highest purpose. And if it isn't, we are blessed beyond measure to have yet to know what marvelous plan lies ahead."