Sara Gehrdes
Inspirer · DISC type diSara Gehrdes is a Senior Corporate Recruiter at BrightEdge with over a decade of experience in talent acquisition for tech companies and start-ups. An Amherst College graduate, she specializes in building teams from the ground up, having been the first talent acquisition hire at two previous companies. Colleagues describe her as outgoing, thoughtful, and a leader.
Originally from Maryland, Sara is a passionate Chicagoan who enjoys working out at Orangetheory, going to the movies, and eating candy. She is actively involved with her alma mater, serving on the Alumni Executive Committee and as Class President, and enjoys the annual Amherst vs. Williams rivalry.
While at Amherst College, she pitched an idea for a washable, re-sealable, and fashionable popcorn bag called the “Shake it Up. ”
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