Sara Dastagir
Community leader focused on civic engagement and economic opportunity
Toledo, Ohio
Summary
Community and civic leadership: Sara has repeatedly held roles that center community engagement and municipal collaboration — from serving in the Mayor's office to co-chairing citywide events and leading programs at nonprofit institutions — demonstrating a sustained focus on civic leadership in Toledo. oh+1
Immigrant and refugee support, and language access advocacy: In municipal and nonprofit roles she worked on language access policies and has publicly spoken about challenges facing relocated Afghan refugees, indicating an ongoing interest in immigrant/refugee services and equitable access. icgt+1
Operational leadership and fundraising: Sara has managed organizational operations and programming (ICGT executive director) and has experience structuring operations and strategic vision (aWLCo/TolHouse); she also managed a capital campaign for ICGT's foundation, reflecting experience in fundraising and program operations. icgt+1
International studies and language proficiency supporting cultural competency: Her academic background includes Political Science with minors in Middle East & Islamic Studies and Arabic, study abroad in Kosovo and Oman, and research experiences — all of which inform her work with diverse communities. miamioh