Sarah Lemnah, former executive director of the Cancer Patient Support Foundation in Williston, has been named executive director of the Vermont chapter of the American Red Cross of Northern New England.
Lemnah is an accomplished nonprofit professional with more than 20 years of experience in development, communications, volunteer management and strategic leadership. She is a member of the University of Vermont Cancer Center Advisory Board and co-chair of Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer.
Prior to her work at the Cancer Patient Support Foundation, Lemnah served as the director of development and communications for the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging and a communications and development associate for the American Cancer Society. She began her career in television news, serving in various roles with WVNY-TV and WMUR-TV.
“Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the American Red Cross as she continues her service in the not-for-profit sector,” said Stephanie Couturier, regional chief executive officer for the Red Cross Northern New England region. “We are thrilled to have her leadership and passion for the Red Cross mission as she assumes the executive director role for our Vermont chapter.”