My Philosophy on Public Office:
As an elected public official, I will look beyond my personal values and beliefs and focus on what is best for the community at large. As an empathetic leader and a good listener, I will work to represent all constituent interests.
About Sarah Reale:
Excellent communicator with the ability to project and elicit interest, enthusiasm and drive using a common-sense approach.
Almost 20 years experience in higher education with a focus as an educator and administrator utilizing a student-first approach to help students reach their academic and career goals.
More than 10 years of research and volunteer-based experience advocating for growing communities and developing creative and effective solutions that strike a balance between both urban and open-space development.
Passion for Education:
- Director of Digital Marketing at Salt Lake Community College
- Adjunct professor in Political Science
- Salt Lake Library Board of Directors
- Former Public Relations and Marketing Director at Utah State University
- Master’s Degree in Political Science and Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from Utah State University (Go Aggies!)
Advocate for Public Land:
- Salt Lake County Open Space Trust Committee, Member, District 1
- Salt Lake County Mountainous Planning District Planning Commission
- Researcher at the Center for Rural Lands and Public Economics
- Avid biker, hiker, and and you’ll often find me on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail with my two dogs, Eva and Franklin.
Experience in state and local organizations:
- Salt Lake Chamber Leadership Utah graduate
- 40 under 40, American Association for Women in Community Colleges
- University of Utah Chi Omega Advisory Board
- Poll Worker 2020 election
- Ballpark Community Council, Vice Chair
Let’s Get Reale:
The oldest of four daughters, I’m happiest in the mountains with my dogs, at an outdoor concert with friends, or on my bike.
I can talk sports, the latest episode of the Bachelor, and the details of environmental policy. I love good coffee in the mountains and reciting Jay-Z lyrics when teaching the US Constitution to my students.
My roots are Salt Lake City. My mom, “Kimbo” was a proud East High grad and my best memories are engrained in my late Grandma’s house on 16th Ave. Salt Lake City is home, and there isn’t a ridgeline in the foothills my feet (or bike tires) haven’t been on.
After coming out in 2009, I promised myself that no matter what, I would live my life authentically. There are no shadows, no tricks, no illusions. What you see is what you get. I’m real(e). I am both a teacher and a learner. It may seem simple, but these are my paramount values – to be myself and to be transparent to those I serve. I believe this creates relatability and a welcoming environment for those around me.
Also:
My Dad, John Joseph Reale Jr., who my family calls J.J.R.J.R., is the only boy in a family of girls and has four girls of his own. This gives me a lot of pride in my last name, Reale, that I like to use occasionally use as a hashtag #4Reale.
