ABOUT
Hi, I'm Sarah
a.k.a. The Fairhope Worm Lady (and proud of it!)
I grew up in downtown Mobile and earned my degree from the University of Virginia before starting my career with the American Red Cross in Miami. I met my husband, a Coast Guard pilot, in Orange Beach—and spent the next two decades moving with his career, living in Hawaii and across the mainland while raising our family.
Now settled in Fairhope, I've brought my whole self to our community: I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in ADHD and adolescent therapy, founder of the Fairhope Compost Project nonprofit, and someone who genuinely believes in the power of growth – whether that's personal healing or transforming waste into nourishment.
My work is rooted in a simple belief: that people and communities thrive when they feel supported, understood, and empowered to change. Over the past two decades, I've managed nonprofits and volunteers, facilitated groups from boardrooms to classrooms, and learned that nature (from a therapy garden to a compost bin) teaches us everything about growth, cycles, and care.
When I'm not working, you'll find me in my garden, kayaking, volunteering at a local event, or on a walk in the Flying Creek Nature Preserve with my therapy dog, Poppy.
SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITY GROUPS
Fairhope East
George Mason University
University of Baltimore
McDaniel College
World Leadership School
Westfield High School
Saint Francis Middle School
Pine Springs Elementary
CHURCHES & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Evergreen Community Church
Boys & Girls Club
19th Street Baptist Church
JROTC
Boys Scouts of America
Saint Mary's Church
Achilles International
CORPORATIONS & GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
US State Department
Smithsonian Institution
Fannie Mae
Dupont Fabros Tech
Leadership Prince William
N. VA Community College
Marshall Child Development Center
Experience & Certifications
2021 - Present
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Therapist (LICSW)
2025 - Present
Fairhope Compost Project
2012 - Present
Professional Development
2017 - 2019
Master of Social Work (MSW)
2016 - 2018
George Mason University, Manassas, Virginia
2006 - 2007
American Cancer Society, Honolulu, Hawaii
2001 - 2006
American Cancer Society, Miami, Florida
1996 - 2000
University of Virginia
Private Practice & Bayside Behavioral Health Center, Fairhope Provide clinical therapy to adolescents and adults, specializing in ADHD support and mental health counseling.
Founder & Executive Director Established and operate nonprofit organization providing composting education and waste reduction programs. Develop and implement Waste-Free School program for K-12 institutions; collaborate with Hope Community Compost Hub on community composting initiatives.
Continuing Education Marriage and Family Therapy (Virginia Tech) and Public Health (University of Florida & University of South Florida).
University of New Hampshire Clinical Social Work & Behavioral Health. Graduate clinical training in social work theory, assessment, and evidence-based therapeutic practice.
Senior Facilitator & Supervisor Designed and led experiential learning and team-building programs for corporations, nonprofits, and community organizations.
Director of Corporate Relations Built corporate partnerships and coordinated community education programs on cancer prevention and early detection.
Manager of Response & Preparedness Managed volunteer recruitment, training, and retention; expanded youth involvement from 150 to 500 volunteers in one year. Administered $100k+ in grants and directed youth leadership conferences.
Bachelor of Arts: African American Studies Liberal arts foundation with focus on community, identity, and social systems.
