Meet Sarah Schneider
Sarah Schneider, a graduate of Stanford University with a degree in Political Science, stands as a proven community leader and educator. With a decade of experience in business positions within Fortune 500 technology companies, she brings a wealth of expertise to her roles as Founder of the Southwest San Clemente Alliance and as a public school Library and Media Technician.
Sarah's commitment to her community is evident through her service on the Board of Directors for the San Clemente Aquatics Swim Team and her role as a regional Volunteer Alumni Interviewer for Stanford University's Admissions Department. Additionally, she has served as a parent volunteer at Concordia Elementary School, where all five of her children attended.
Sarah's extensive service also includes her role as a Committee Member of the Sober Living Task Force, a bi-partisan coalition of local and state elected officials, law enforcement, and community leaders who are working collaboratively to address issues related to the proliferation of sober living and recovery homes.
A skilled problem solver and negotiator, Sarah champions non-partisan city solutions and fair representation. She is deeply invested in addressing issues affecting families and residents of San Clemente. Over the past nine months, Sarah has been a staunch advocate for San Clemente residents at City Council meetings, advocating for critical matters like sand replenishment, stricter laws regarding drug and alcohol rehab businesses in residential areas, and ensuring unified neighborhoods in district representation.
Sarah's strategic priorities include bolstering public safety, proactive coastal erosion initiatives such as sand replenishment, and responsible development practices to preserve residential character and community well-being. She also advocates for small business prosperity and fiscal responsibility for long-term economic vitality.
Sarah is dedicated to tackling issues such as homelessness while striving to maintain high-quality parks, open spaces, and public schools that reflect world-class standards.
Experience
- A decade of business experience for Fortune 500 Technology companies: Business Planning and Strategy, Market Research and Analysis, Marketing and Public Relations.
- Capistrano Unified School District: Elementary Library Media Technician at Truman Benedict Elementary School.
- Founder, Southwest San Clemente Alliance: a community group formed out of the need to fight 3 adjacent sober living homes in Southwest San Clemente and work across City and State government to enact regulation and zoning changes in the drug and alcohol recovery industry, protecting vulnerable patients and residents from fraud. Forging strong alliances across party lines at the City and State level, Sarah is committed to solving problems and protecting quality of life through bi-partisan alliances.
Service Highlights
- Committee Member, Sober Living Task Force: bi-partisan coalition of local and state elected officials, law enforcement, and community leaders who are working collaboratively to address issues related to the proliferation of sober living and recovery homes.
- Elected Member, Board of Directors (Communication Director): San Clemente Aquatics Swim Team.
- Volunteer Alumni Interviewer (high school applicants): Stanford University Admissions Department.
- Classroom Volunteer: Concordia Elementary school.
Education
Graduate of Stanford University with a B.A. in Political Science.
Personal
Wife and mother of 5 children, loves traveling, hiking, spending time on the beach with family and friends and solving problems for her community.
Sarah with her husband Frank and their five children: (Left to Right) Logan, CeCe, Will, Ella and Andy Schneider