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Dr. Sara A. Reed

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Vice President, People & Talent at Western Governors University
📍 Bountiful, Utah, United States

Dr. Sara A. Reed is the Vice President of People & Talent at Western Governors University, with nearly 30 years of experience in leadership across military, healthcare, and technology sectors. A Doctor of Education from Drexel University, she specializes in guiding organizations as a mission-oriented, transformational change leader.

Outside of her professional life, she is a mother, U. S. Air Force veteran, and cancer survivor. She is an avid reader, enjoying a mix of fantasy, leadership, and mystery books, and applies her coaching skills within her family, such as mentoring her teenage son on professional approaches.

She commanded a U. S. Air Force Intelligence Squadron, leading professionals in 24/7 global analysis missions.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Vice President, People & Talent
Job Level
Senior
Location
Bountiful, Utah, United States
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Transformational Leadership
Her profile emphasizes her role as a "transformational change leader" with decades of experience helping individuals, teams, and organizations navigate change.
Workplace Culture
Previously served as an AVP of People & Workplace Culture and focuses on creating supportive, inclusive, and engaging employee experiences.
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Career

Work history

12-2021
Vice President, People & Talent
Western Governors University
9-2018 - 12-2021
Associate Vice President, People & Workplace Culture (CHRO)
Salt Lake Community College
6-2019 - 10-2021
Commander, 50th Intelligence Squadron
755th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group
8-2017 - 10-2021
Visiting Assistant Professor (Adjunct)
University of the Pacific - Gladys L. Benerd School of Education
12-2017 - 9-2018
Director Of Operations, Department of Internal Medicine
University of Utah Health
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Education
2013 - 2016
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Drexel University
2016 - 2017
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Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Fellow, Class VIII
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