About
Strategic Advisor, Avantis
Sarah Guy, PhD
Sarah brings nearly two decades of experience in economic and community research, helping organizations turn data and stakeholder insights into informed strategies and impactful decisions.
Sarah serves clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, providing top-tier services to public, private, and nonprofit organizations across a range of industries. She is focused on empowering organizations to navigate today’s complex business landscape through a blend of expertise, innovation, and dedication. Throughout her career, Sarah has helped hundreds of organizations engage stakeholders in meaningful dialogue, explore complex challenges, and make better-informed decisions. She is passionate about turning data into meaningful insights, supporting leadership development, and maintaining a strong commitment to excellence.
Sarah, Founder and Principal of Avantis, is proud to partner with PPR Strategies as a Strategic Advisor.
Areas of expertise:
- Strategic planning
- Data analytics
- Quantitative and qualitative research
- Program and Project Evaluation
- Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
- Scenario Analysis
- Economic Impact Estimation
Affiliations:
- Graduate of Leadership Maryland, Class of 2016
- Graduate of Shore Leadership, Class of 2019
- Wicomico County School Building Commission
- Shore Leadership Advisory Board
- Eastern Shore Regional Library Board
- United Way Community Impact Committee
- Maryland ALICE Research Advisory Committee (RAC)
- Past President of the Salisbury Sunrise Rotary Club
- Past Chair of the board for Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore
Awards
- Salisbury Sunrise Rotarian of the Year for 2015-2016
- Daily Record’s Top 100 Women (2020)
- Daily Record’s Leading Women (2018)
- Daily Records’ 20 in Their Twenties (2014)
Education summary
Sarah holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore as well as an MBA, a B.Sc. in Marketing, and a B.Sc. in Management from the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University.
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