Sarah Ivins joined Rice University’s Office of Access and Institutional Excellence (AIE) as the Assistant Director of Events, where she designs and coordinates programs that foster meaningful connection, dialogue and engagement across differences. In this role, she is helping develop AIE's Dialogue and Free Expression event series, creating opportunities for students to explore different perspectives, practice constructive dialogue and engage thoughtfully with complex ideas.

Prior to joining Rice, Sarah held roles at Brigham Young University spanning events, recruitment and marketing. Throughout her time at BYU, she focused on designing intentional experiences that bring people together, strengthen relationships and create meaningful opportunities for engagement.

Sarah is also a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach, helping individuals better understand and develop their strengths to support personal growth, collaboration and connection. She brings this strengths-based perspective to her work in event design and student engagement, with a particular interest in creating experiences that help people feel connected, curious and empowered to engage with one another.