Sarah Stephens-Selmon, M.P.A.

Academic Interests and Expertise

Master of Public Administration, 2008 (Wichita State University: Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs)

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 2000 (Wichita State University)

Professional Experience

Work:

• Project Specialist (Prevention Services, WSU CAPS)
• President (Kansas Hemp Consortium, 2018-Present)
• Public Affairs & Real Estate Development Director (Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers®, 2011-2017)
• Founder & President (Safe Riders, Inc., 2003-2010)
• Congressional Liaison, Disaster Assistance Employee (The Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2000-2004)
• Campaign Coordinator (Bill Warren for Mayor, 2003)
• Assistant Campaign Manager (Bob Knight for Governor, 2002)

Additional Involvements:

• Alcohol Advisory Board Member (Wichita State University, 2005-2010)
• Campaign Manager (Treatha Brown-Foster for KS Senate, 2002)
• Disaster Response Volunteer; New York City, NY (Dec. ‘01), Hoisington, KS (May ‘01)(American Red Cross)
• Robert J. Dole Internship (The Federal Emergency Management Agency, 1999) 

Areas of Service

Committees:

• Prevention Services Advisory Board (PSAB): Preventing Suicide Subcommittee
• Preventing Suicide 5K (Suspenders for Hope 5K and Memorial Walk)
• Youth Entrepreneurs: Business Plan Advisor, 2012 – Present
• Greater Wichita YMCA: North Branch Advisory Board Member and Strong Communities Campaign Chair, 2013 – Present
• Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation: River City Roll Event Committee, 2015 – Present