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Sarah J. Hass

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I'm Sarah J. Hass, a strategic operations and communications leader with 15+ years in high-growth technology and AI-adjacent organizations.

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I’m Sarah J. Hass, a strategic operations and communications leader with 15+ years in high-growth technology and AI-adjacent organizations. I specialize in driving operational efficiency, shaping internal and external narratives, and acting as a force multiplier for senior leaders.\n\nI translate complex ideas into clear, actionable communication and build AI-enabled workflows to speed production and improve processes. I collaborate across functions to align voice, messaging, and audience positioning across platforms.

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Languages

  • FrenchIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 6 roles

Strategic Content & Communications (Independent) · Independent / Self-employedApr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

Developed high-performing digital content and narrative frameworks for media brands and consumer audiences, translating cultural insights into engaging, shareable formats. Partnered cross-functionally with creative and editorial teams to align voice, messaging, and audience positioning across platforms. Built and leveraged AI-enabled workflows to improve operational efficiency and production speed.

Senior Executive Assistant · Cruise LLCJan 2019 – Mar 2023 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Acted as a strategic partner to senior engineering leadership, optimizing executive time, priorities, and decision-making processes. Advised on organizational planning, cross-functional coordination, and operational execution for high-impact initiatives. Led complex scheduling, prioritization, and communication across technical teams in a fast-scaling environment. Wrote and distilled complex technical concepts into accessible communications for non-technical stakeholders.

Executive Assistant · Partnership on AIJan 2018 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

Supported the founding Executive Director in launching a global AI organization, coordinating across legal, finance, and recruiting functions. As the first employee, designed and implemented early operational processes, contributing to organizational scale and efficiency. Coordinated cross-functional stakeholder logistics across industry, research, and policy in the AI ecosystem, including Board of Directors meetings and communications.

Head of People Operations & Training · Make SchoolMay 2016 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos
Head of People · PlastiqOct 2014 – Apr 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos
Director of Recruitment · Northwestern MutualOct 2012 – Oct 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

BA in Communications · University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

PHR (Professional in Human Resources)2030 – 2026
PMP (Project Management Professional)2030 – 2026

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