She's a natural connector and has an eye for making things happen.Brand new renovation in the heart of Downtown Norfolk's Railroad District, is B+G Place! Mere steps to everything the Ghent neighborhood has to offer! Across from places like The Handsome Biscuit, and just 2 blocks to TOAST Restaurant and the brand new Veil Brewing Norfolk location. “I admire Sarah’s constant energy to commit and participate in projects and programs around the region and am always impressed by the quality and standards of her work. We take advantage of the ferry to visit our beautiful neighbor, Portsmouth, or wander around the Chrysler Museum if we need a break from the weather. We usually grab a meal at a local place ( Cure and Handsome Biscuit are both brunch favorites) and then hit the Elizabeth River Trail. My husband and I like to take out our bikes and take a ride through Ghent to Downtown Norfolk. Favorite place in Coastal Virginia to go on the weekends? We’re way past discussion-it’s time for action. Not only do the rising waters impact our homes and commutes, but they also threaten every aspect of life around here from recreation to industry. What do you think is Coastal Virginia’s biggest challenge? I’m so excited to volunteer for the cause, see it grow and hopefully help resiliency efforts in the future. This data helps area scientists predict sea level rise and climate change impacts on the region. Organizers for the initiative, which runs through community partners and volunteers, won a Guinness world record for the most contributions to an environmental survey with 59,718 data points contributed by Coastal Virginia locals. What new idea or development are you most excited about in Coastal Virginia right now?Ĭatch the King started in 2017 and is an app-based citizen science data collection project that tracks the highest tide of the year, the King Tide. I still believe very strongly in the power of the press and am a huge advocate for well-researched and thoughtful journalism. I’d be working for Coastal Virginia Magazine, The Virginian-Pilot or another local media outlet, hunting down stories and helping to increase public knowledge and awareness of what’s going on in our communities. What would you be doing if you weren’t in your current position? Obviously, most businesses exist in a for-profit space or are beholden to shareholders and/or a board, but any company is also a member of a community and needs to act as good corporate citizens. The cliched millennial answer applies here: I need to work for an organization that does something worthwhile. Most important aspect you look for in a workplace? Old Dominion University is such an important part of our Coastal Virginia community, producing workforce-ready professionals while serving as an economic driver, employer, steward for leadership and innovator. Although I may never win a Pulitzer, working for my alma mater ODU is a wonderful and uplifting experience with tremendous opportunity to make an impact.

Redefining success and recognizing unexpected but amazing opportunities was a challenge for me. When I started my career, I was certain that I’d retire a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. What’s a challenge you’ve had to overcome to find success? The report, released in May 2019, represents and validates the importance of young professionals in their priorities and desires and also serves as a tool to help our cities attract and retain a young workforce. We addressed topics ranging from quality of life and recreation to education and business. We worked together to write and distribute polls to young professionals in the area. I am part of the team that helped poll and put together the Young Professionals Regional Report for tHRive. Tell us about a recent accomplishment that you’re proud of. I’m constantly surrounded by caring and motivated people, whether the goal is to advance a local business or uplift a threatened part of our community. My friends, peers, colleagues and neighbors. Because of this career path that spans communication from global to peer-to-peer, I offer unique perspectives on effective and scalable messaging. I started in international news and took a path through the emergence of social media for worldwide businesses that eventually brought me back to ODU. Something that makes you stand out in your industry? Naro Expanded Video Board Member, Boys and Girls Club Portsmouth Unit Board Member, Catch the King Social Media Strategy Volunteer, REACH Volunteer Reader, WHRO Sustaining Member THRive Branding Chair, AMA Hampton Roads Member, 2019 LEAD Graduate, Hampton Roads Social Media Collective Founder Civic contributions: 943 Sarah Darrow 35, Content Strategist for ODU Online, Norfolk

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