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Sara Dziuk has served as President and CEO of Junior Achievement North since June 2020. In her role, Sara works closely with the JA Board of Directors to set the strategy for the multi-state education organization, which serves students across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Western Wisconsin. Under her leadership, JA North delivers innovative, real-world learning experiences through partnerships with business and community volunteers. In 2024, Sara received the Karl Flemke Pioneer Achievement Award! The Flemke Award is bestowed upon first-time JA presidents who have exhibited exceptional contributions and accomplishments within the organization.

Before becoming CEO at Junior Achievement, Sara was an executive leader at College Possible, a national organization focused on college readiness and success for students from low-income backgrounds. Most recently, Sara served as the organization’s Chief Advancement Officer, overseeing fundraising, marketing, and communication for the $30M organization. Before that, she was the Executive Director of the organization’s flagship site in Minnesota. Under her leadership, the organization experienced record growth in revenue, students served, and program impact.

Sara has been involved with Junior Achievement since 2002, serving as a volunteer and as a member of the Mankato Area Advisory Board until 2006. From 2007 to 2010, she held leadership roles in education and development at JA North. Sara earned her MBA from Minnesota State University and her BA in Management from Gustavus Adolphus College. She resides in Apple Valley with her husband, Mark, and three young children.