20 Under 40 | SARA NEISWANGER
Sara skillfully leads projects that educate, intrigue and inspire. Using her passion for creating high quality content and visionary sponsorship ideas, she turns educational programs into exciting events.
In 2023, Sara published her first children’s book, Which Hat Will You Wear Today, Cyrus? which celebrates the history of Topeka and inspires children to not be afraid of new opportunities.
Sara is an active volunteer at Family Service and Guidance Center, serving on the Works of Heart Committee and on the Board of Trustees.
She is a member of the Topeka South Rotary Club and the Leadership Greater Topeka Class of 2019.
How have you grown during your career?
I have had several colleagues help me chip away at that shield of doubt, find my voice and opinions, and expose me to new people and situations.
This has not only put me in a position to be member-facing within NGA but those same growths have helped within the community, on boards I’ve served and in projects I’ve pursued.
What is the most important part of your work?
I want to help people have a low barrier to engagement with NGA.
Helping create a sense of belonging and a friendly community where the staff are part of the industry too, impacts how I approach my work on a daily basis.
What superhuman ability do you wish you had?
To be able to wiggle my nose and make magic happen like Samantha on Bewitched.
