Sarah Pacheco is community leader, chronic volunteer, adventurous hiker, avid bookworm, and southern Arizona advocate who works as a communications and economic development professional with over 12 years of experience working in government, community, and media relations. Her BA is from the University of Arizona in communications and political science and her MPS is from George Washington University. In October 2024 she will be the recipient of the Arizona Association of Economic Development Pro Certification. Professional work experience includes: US Army veteran, PIO at SVUSD, Community Engagement for the Office of Congresswoman Martha McSally, Communications and Media Specialist for Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Marketing Manager at ELLKAY, and currently Assistant Economic Development Director at the Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation. Her community leadership experience includes previous commissioner of the Arizona Governor’s Commission for Service and Volunteerism, former Sierra Vista City Council Member, Founder and volunteer Executive Director of Peach’s Pantry, a successful nonprofit food program for local school children, Active member of Sierra Vista Rotary Club, Founder and past Chair of Sierra Vista Satellite Rotary Club, and current Salvation Army Corps Advisory Board Member. She has also held various paid and volunteer leadership positions with political campaigns and local political organizations.