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  • CoMotion at University of Washington

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  • Startup Pitch Judge - NextCycle

    Washington State Department of Commerce

    - 3 years 2 months

    Science and Technology

    Evaluated & gave feedback on startup pitches for innovating waste prevention, reuse, and reduction in order to advance the entrepreneurial circular economy in WA State.

  • Fellowship Applicant Technical Reviewer & Mentor

    Activate

    - 1 year 10 months

    Science and Technology

    The Activate fellowship is a 2yr program that exists to provide early guidance for breakthroughs addressing climate change and other global challenges by reinventing our economy to be sustainable, resilient, and equitable. As a fellowship applicant technical reviewer, I evaluated advanced manufacturing and climate innovation proposals for technical, market, and social impact; advised founders on commercialization and sustainability pathways.

  • WaterTech Accelerator Mentor

    Techstars

    - 5 months

    Science and Technology

    Mentored early-stage startups and connected program leadership with key WaterTech stakeholders, supporting commercialization and ecosystem development.

  • Guest Lecturer

    Various Schools & Universities

    - Present 2 years 5 months

    Science and Technology

    Started volunteering as a STEAM educator in high schools in 2015. Now focused on sustainability and circular economy lectures at universities.

    July 2024, University of Washington, "Systems Thinking for Sustainability in Entrepreneurship"
    20min presentation about systems thinking and examples of failure, followed by a brainstorming activity focused on international student study abroad entrepreneurship capstone project concepts.

    May 2024, Western Washington University, "Impact…

    Started volunteering as a STEAM educator in high schools in 2015. Now focused on sustainability and circular economy lectures at universities.

    July 2024, University of Washington, "Systems Thinking for Sustainability in Entrepreneurship"
    20min presentation about systems thinking and examples of failure, followed by a brainstorming activity focused on international student study abroad entrepreneurship capstone project concepts.

    May 2024, Western Washington University, "Impact is Better than Perfect"
    20min presentation about systems thinking, circular economy, and specifically 3D printing by request of the professor, followed by 30min of questions.

  • Conference Panel Moderator & Scavenger Hunt, Community Ambassador

    Women in 3D Printing

    - 3 years 3 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Women in 3D Printing is an organization dedicated to promoting, supporting and inspiring women who are using Additive Manufacturing technologies. Our mission is to increase the visibility of women in the Additive Manufacturing industry and encourage more women to use 3D Printing technologies.

    Women in 3D printing gathers women and men from all over the world via three main activities:
    + Blog: member highlights, diverse industry insight
    + Events: monthly meetups, #3DTalks…

    Women in 3D Printing is an organization dedicated to promoting, supporting and inspiring women who are using Additive Manufacturing technologies. Our mission is to increase the visibility of women in the Additive Manufacturing industry and encourage more women to use 3D Printing technologies.

    Women in 3D printing gathers women and men from all over the world via three main activities:
    + Blog: member highlights, diverse industry insight
    + Events: monthly meetups, #3DTalks educational event series
    + Mentorship: #Wi3DP launched in the Bay Area in 2014, now a global community

    Check out our online community!
    Wi3DP ecosystem Website: https://womenin3dprinting.com
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wi3DP
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wi3DP/
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6924210

    Educational Events
    + 8/18 Maker Faire Women in 3D Printing Table
    + 11/18 Seattle Science Night 3D Printing Table
    + 12/18 Makers of Seattle Holiday Gathering (50+ attendees and projects)
    + 1/19 Fathom 3D Printing and Prototyping Tour
    + 4/19 IoT Hubs x Wi3DP "Additive Tomorrow" Panel (70+ attendees, 5 women on stage, community tables)
    + 5/19 Seattle x Portland Wi3DP Tour Sigma Design Manufacturing and Engineering Tour
    + 6/19 Everett Public Schools Career Fair 3D Printing Table
    + 6/19 Holodeck 3D Studios 3D Scanning Tour
    + 8/19 Seattle Design Week Art & Sculpture Studio Tours
    + 10/19 Seattle Startup Week Software & Hardware Leadership Panel
    + 12/19 Makers of Seattle Winter Gathering & Wi3DP Birthday Party

    Launched and grew Seattle community to over 250 members in 1yr.

  • Business/STEAM Mentor

    Tesla STEM High School

    - 3 years 6 months

    Education

    Mentor for high school students pursuing STEAM entrepreneurship. Advised on MVP dev and pitches.

  • Global Walk Fest, Women in Tech Regatta - Seattle Event Host

    Women In Tech Regatta

    - 2 years 9 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Map a walking route and lead attendees through paired problem-solving or topic discussions in order to build local relationships and mentor networks for womxn in tech.

  • Design & Engineering Educator

    Northshore School District

    - 1 year 8 months

    Education

    Co-lead bi-monthly 45-minute lessons to three periods of 90+ students, covering soft, technical, and presentation skills, advising on portfolios, college preparation, and career development.

    Involved in local design events and informed instructor of opportunities for learning in the fields of Industrial Design, Engineering, and Architecture.

  • Hardware Panel Organizer

    Seattle Startup Week

    - 1 year 5 months

    Science and Technology

    2019
    Organized "Software and Hardware Leadership" panel with leaders from Crush Crowd Funding, Dyndrite and Microsoft.

    2018
    Collaborated with the Retail and Hardware track hosts to plan, connect with panelists, and speak on two 3D Printing panels; 1) "The Future of 3D Printing", with representatives from Boeing and Artefact, and 2) From "Prototype to Production Line: Challenges of Developing Hardware". with leaders from the University of Washington, Co-Motion Maker Space, and Slip…

    2019
    Organized "Software and Hardware Leadership" panel with leaders from Crush Crowd Funding, Dyndrite and Microsoft.

    2018
    Collaborated with the Retail and Hardware track hosts to plan, connect with panelists, and speak on two 3D Printing panels; 1) "The Future of 3D Printing", with representatives from Boeing and Artefact, and 2) From "Prototype to Production Line: Challenges of Developing Hardware". with leaders from the University of Washington, Co-Motion Maker Space, and Slip Rabbit Studio

  • Board Member: Marketing & Volunteer Outreach

    Bay Area Coffee Community

    - 1 year

    Economic Empowerment

    Coordinated efficient multi-channel media efforts and copy writing for press releases, website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and MailChimp newsletters, growing social following by a cross-platform average of 8.9% in first three mo.

    Collaborated with a team of eight specialty coffee professionals, implementing template plans for 1-2 monthly educational, social, and professional advancement events ranging from 20-200 attendees, with volunteers and industry sponsors.

    Reacted to…

    Coordinated efficient multi-channel media efforts and copy writing for press releases, website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and MailChimp newsletters, growing social following by a cross-platform average of 8.9% in first three mo.

    Collaborated with a team of eight specialty coffee professionals, implementing template plans for 1-2 monthly educational, social, and professional advancement events ranging from 20-200 attendees, with volunteers and industry sponsors.

    Reacted to international policy and industry scandals by composing questions and organizing town halls to professionally address and influence social ethics, voting procedures, and HR policies in the food service industry. This led to policy changes at the Specialty Coffee Association, requiring increased security at competitions and empowering individuals who feel threatened by national culture or discrimination against LGBTQIA, women, or BIPOC identities to defer competing for one year.

  • Startup Pitch Advisor

    Seattle Good Business Network

    - 3 months

    Science and Technology

    Evaluated and provided feedback applicant companies based on their business viability, social, and environmental impact. Coached one, the Refugee Artisan Initiative, for the final round.

  • High School Impact Innovation Pitch Judge

    The Knowledge Society (TKS)

    - 1 month

    Education

    Listen and evaluate high school social and environmental impact business plan pitches.

  • Co-Organizer & Designer

    Circular Economy Club

    - 3 months

    Science and Technology

    Co-Organized a full day Circular Economy sustainability conference at Starbucks HQ attended by over 85 people, with representatives from Starbucks, GE Digital, Microsoft, The City of Seattle, Armoire, Intentionalist and Parametrix, among others speaking throughout the day.

    Lead the "Building Inclusive Businesses Panel", coordinated PR/Marketing and built a website which featured landing overview, about, agenda, resources, news, Evenbrite ticketing and photo pages.

    Web:…

    Co-Organized a full day Circular Economy sustainability conference at Starbucks HQ attended by over 85 people, with representatives from Starbucks, GE Digital, Microsoft, The City of Seattle, Armoire, Intentionalist and Parametrix, among others speaking throughout the day.

    Lead the "Building Inclusive Businesses Panel", coordinated PR/Marketing and built a website which featured landing overview, about, agenda, resources, news, Evenbrite ticketing and photo pages.

    Web: https://www.circularcitiesseattle.com/

  • STEAM Representative

    Everett Public Schools

    - 1 month

    Education

    Tabled at the district Innovation Expo representing Women in Tech careers and 3D Printing.

  • Design Thinking & Pitch Advisor

    Women in Voice

    - 1 month

    Economic Empowerment

    Advised on a Design Thinking & Pitch workshop and volunteered as a judge.

  • Global Twitter Panelist: Girls in ICT Day

    Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF)

    - 1 month

    Economic Empowerment

    Prepared tweetable answers with appropriate hashtags & tags to seven questions and engaged with six other female technology leaders and listeners for one hour, then follow-ups, while the moderator guided next topics.

  • STEAM Mentor

    Girls Who Code

    - 1 month

    Economic Empowerment

    Advised a youth coding course on careers, big dreams, and startup experiences.

  • STEAM Representative

    Seattle Science Night

    - 1 month

    Education

    Tabled at an adult science education night and discussed 3D printing and prototyping with interested attendees.

  • Design Project Manager

    Startup Weekend

    - 1 month

    Science and Technology

    Lead a team of 8 to develop a Lean Startup Business Plan for JobSeed, a Nonprofit, SaaS Social Network platform with the vision to connect every high school student with enriching, on-site, career experiences. Our mission was to facilitate job shadow opportunities to better prepare young minds to excel as future professionals.

  • STEAM Representative

    Maker Faire

    - 1 month

    Science and Technology

    Tabled at Seattle Mini Maker Faire representing Women in Tech careers with Women in 3D Printing.

  • Design Blogger

    Western Washington University

    - 10 months

    Science and Technology

    Researched, photographed, and wrote copy for twenty-three blog articles with proper image references and quote attributions that highlighted student work and design-related events.

    Coordinated advertising via social media, email, and mailers with several other students for three major events: ReMade, a student-designed upcycled product showcase, Flex, a class-lead fundraiser, and the Junior show, an end of the year showcase of student work in collaboration with the University of…

    Researched, photographed, and wrote copy for twenty-three blog articles with proper image references and quote attributions that highlighted student work and design-related events.

    Coordinated advertising via social media, email, and mailers with several other students for three major events: ReMade, a student-designed upcycled product showcase, Flex, a class-lead fundraiser, and the Junior show, an end of the year showcase of student work in collaboration with the University of Washington Industrial Design program.

  • Millennial Lobby Day

    Planned Parenthood Federation of America

    - 1 month

    Health

  • Event Set Up & Surveyor

    Design in Public

    - 1 month

    Arts and Culture

  • Recycled Art Booth Lead

    Western Washington University

    - 1 month

    Arts and Culture

  • IDSA NW Event Volunteer

    IDSA (The Industrial Designers Society of America)

    - 2 years 7 months

    Arts and Culture

  • Member

    Girl Scouts of Western Washington

    - 10 years

    Social Services

Publications

  • Seeding Circularity and Your Legacy

    Climate Mayhem

    Have you ever wondered what happens with your body after you die? In July 2024, Anim8 Collective founder, Sarah O’Sell joined the Climate Mayhem podcast and Laura Sullivan Cassidy from Recompose for their first-ever LIVE episode recorded at the historic Georgetown Steam Plant during Pacific Northwest Climate Week. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of human composting and its role in the circular economy. Discover how end-of-life care is evolving to combat climate change, the…

    Have you ever wondered what happens with your body after you die? In July 2024, Anim8 Collective founder, Sarah O’Sell joined the Climate Mayhem podcast and Laura Sullivan Cassidy from Recompose for their first-ever LIVE episode recorded at the historic Georgetown Steam Plant during Pacific Northwest Climate Week. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of human composting and its role in the circular economy. Discover how end-of-life care is evolving to combat climate change, the challenges of pioneering innovative businesses in regulated industries, and the surprising connections between death care and sustainability. This eye-opening discussion explores how personal stories can lead to groundbreaking solutions and why considering our environmental impact should extend to our final act. Perfect for eco-entrepreneurs, sustainability advocates, and anyone curious about the future of green innovation.

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  • Ethical Business Strategies Inspired by Earth’s Systems

    The Responsible Edge Podcast

    Sarah brings over a decade of experience in technology, communications, and circular economy strategies to discuss regenerative growth and its impact on modern marketing. She delves into how businesses can implement sustainable and ethical practices by learning from Earth’s regenerative systems, offering actionable insights for companies looking to align profitability with environmental stewardship. Tune in to discover how integrating nature’s principles into marketing strategies can foster…

    Sarah brings over a decade of experience in technology, communications, and circular economy strategies to discuss regenerative growth and its impact on modern marketing. She delves into how businesses can implement sustainable and ethical practices by learning from Earth’s regenerative systems, offering actionable insights for companies looking to align profitability with environmental stewardship. Tune in to discover how integrating nature’s principles into marketing strategies can foster long-term success and resilience.

    Other authors
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  • Member Highlight: Sarah O'Sell From Seattle, WA Focused On Sustainable Innovation

    Founders Live

    Member Highlights is a series to get to know various members of Founders Live. I was featured for my interest in promoting sustainable innovation.

    See publication
  • Labyrinth, 2015 (University Journal)

    Western Washington University

    "Silenced" is a photo series depicting people speaking out against others who have quieted them based on their identity with insults, rude words, or hurtful comments. We have all been silenced at some point and those words stick with us. In this series, a remembered quote covers the face and mouth as an act of quieting the person depicted.

    Labyrinth is a submission-based literary and arts magazine published annually by the Western Washington University Women's Center.

    See publication

Honors & Awards

  • CoMotion Innovates

    University of Washington

  • Emerging Leader 2026

    Sustainable Brands

    This nomination, coming directly from the Sustainable Brands community, is a profound
    recognition of the work we are doing to integrate sustainability into the heart of
    business strategy.

    At the 20th anniversary SB flagship event, the focus on bridging the gap between rising voices
    and Legacy Leaders is more vital than ever. Being selected alongside such a talented group of
    innovators, strategists, and entrepreneurs gives me a renewed sense of purpose as we look
    toward the…

    This nomination, coming directly from the Sustainable Brands community, is a profound
    recognition of the work we are doing to integrate sustainability into the heart of
    business strategy.

    At the 20th anniversary SB flagship event, the focus on bridging the gap between rising voices
    and Legacy Leaders is more vital than ever. Being selected alongside such a talented group of
    innovators, strategists, and entrepreneurs gives me a renewed sense of purpose as we look
    toward the next two decades of impact.

  • Netty Awards Nominee - Digital Marketing

    The Netty Awards

    The Netty Awards are a prestigious awards program that honors top leaders and companies across various industries in the digital age.

  • Global 50 Women in Sustainability

    SustainabilityX Magazine

    This high-level, invite-only program recognizes the achievements of the world’s powerful, groundbreaking female sustainability leaders who are bridging the gender gap by breaking barriers, shattering traditional stereotypes, and taking the world of sustainability by storm.

  • Nominated: Female Founder Alliance Champion Award

    Female Founder Alliance

    One of 260 Satellites and companies nominated as champions of equality, beyond mentorship, allyship, and sponsorship - champions believe in endless possibility, inclusion, equity, encourage and reward collaboration, lift each other up and are models of this behavior for others.

  • Phase II, $75,000 EPA P3 Grant

    Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), United States Government

    One of seven teams to receive Phase II grant proposal funding and complimented for booth design.

  • Outstanding Industrial Design Junior

    Western Industrial Design Department

    A junior and a senior student were selected to represent the Western Industrial Design program as representatives for outstanding work. We were interviewed and photographed for a publication that was given to incoming Freshmen.

  • 1st Place, $10,000 Innovation Scholarship

    NW Washington Innovation Resource Center

    Environmental Innovation Challenge

  • 2nd Place and Clean Energy Grant $10,000

    University of Washington Environmental Innovation Challenge

    Sustainability Entrepreneurship Challenge

  • Phase I Grant, $15,000

    Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), United States Government

    One of 42 total collegiate teams to win

Languages

  • Basic Spanish

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Organizations

  • Women in 3D Printing

    Community Ambassador, Industry Insider, Mentor

    -
  • IDSA Industrial Design Society of America

    Student Member

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