Sarah Abubaker, MPA, currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Mass Communications and Public Relations at Virginia State University and as the Director of Strategic Communications at Collegiate School. Abubaker's prior experience includes roles such as Associate Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Richmond Public Schools and various positions at the University of Richmond, including Director of Advancement Operations and Associate Director of Annual Giving. Abubaker is also the Founder and CEO of ReRunner, an on-demand retail return concierge service. Previous roles include Assistant Director of Development at Richmond Performing Arts Alliance and finance consultant positions for political campaigns. Abubaker holds a B.A. in Political Science and Communications from James Madison University and a Master’s in Public Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University.