Katz & Associates

During her 25 years of public affairs experience, Sara has developed a recognized specialty in developing communication programs for local, state and federal public agencies. Her experience includes public outreach and involvement programs for major public works projects, social awareness programs and controversial public policy issues.

Sara’s experience with water and wastewater programs includes work in California, Nevada, Texas, Georgia, Florida and Sydney, Australia. Other areas of expertise include air transportation, land use planning, redevelopment, mass transit, energy, schools and consumer protection. Sara’s wealth of experience ranges from issues management, coalition building and facilitation to strategic planning, media strategy and crisis management. Recent client experience includes the Port of San Diego, Southern Nevada Water Authority, the US Army Corps of Engineers – Omaha and Kansas City Divisions, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (Water Department) and the El Paso Water Utilities.

Under Sara’s supervision, the firm has grown to more than 45 employees while maintaining a solid track record of personalized service, the hallmark of her boutique-size firm.

A frequent conference speaker and published writer, Sara is past chair of the AWWA Public Involvement Committee. Sara earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics with a minor in political science from San Diego State University. She has completed coursework in facilitation and public involvement/process negotiations.