Chief of Staff Sara Sada

Chief of Staff

Sara Sada started her career with the Broward Sheriff's Office as an intern before joining the agency full time in 2003. Throughout her career, Sara served as a crime analyst in the Department of Detention and Community Programs, an external affairs specialist and a quality assurance coordinator for the agency's offender supervision programs. Sara was instrumental in achieving initial accreditation status for the misdemeanor probation division through FCAC and re-accreditation for both Pretrial Services and Probation with 100% compliance.

In 2019, she returned to serve as the community affairs manager under the leadership of Sheriff Dr. Gregory Tony overseeing the agency’s marketing, branding, messaging and overall image. She was appointed to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff in October 2021 and Chief of Staff in June 2022.

Sara earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in criminology and criminal justice from Florida Atlantic University. She holds a Certificate of Specialization in Leadership and Management, as well as Marketing, from Harvard Business School and a Certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell University.

Sara has had the fortunate opportunity to support non-profit organizations throughout her career, including Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the Sheriff's Foundation of Broward County and the Broward Sheriff’s Advisory Council.