Sara Hernando

Sara Hernando is an Assistant Director for Research Engagements in the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) at The University of Texas at Austin. She has worked at UT for seven years, previously serving as the Senior Alumni and Corporate Relationship Manager for the Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering (PGE) Department.12

Professional Background:

• Currently works in the Research Collaborations and Impact (RCI) team
• Manages strategic partnerships with organizations like the City of Austin and Sandia National Laboratories
• Helps establish and maintain key external research collaborations1

Personal Details:

• Originally from El Paso
• Has lived in Austin for 18 years
• Recently welcomed a daughter named Camilla (nicknamed "Moonie") in October
• Enjoys reading fiction, running, and drinking coffee
• Previously traveled internationally almost every year1

Current Role: Her primary responsibilities include understanding the missions of external partners, exploring alignments with UT Austin researchers, and creating pathways for collaboration. She has been instrumental in events like Sandia Day 2023, which helped develop connections between research teams.1