Sarah Ahmed, based in Richmond, is the Statewide Field Director for Virginia LCV and has been with the organization for 6 years. Sarah first got involved in political organizing in 2017, working at the Progressive Turnout Project to ensure high voter turnout for the 2017 Gubernatorial VA Elections. She then briefly moved onto the world of Social Work and Human Resources, working at the Counseling Alliance of Virginia in Richmond as HR Coordinator right before switching to a life of environmental and civic advocacy, and finding a true passion and her career at Virginia LCV. Sarah Ahmed joined Virginia LCV in February of 2018, coming into the organization as a Field Organizer with the VA Climate Action Team of LCV National, where she played an important role in mobilizing and educating voters who saw environmental issues as a top priority. Sarah then moved to the position of Deputy Director of Voter Registration for Virginia LCV before finally becoming Statewide Field Director, the position she remains in today. In this role, Sarah leads our Grasstops/Stakeholders Program Field Team. Sarah’s passion for civic engagement and environmental advocacy is equivalent to her love for breakfast, stand-up comedy, and a strong internet connection.