Sarah Outland

Sarah A. Outland, PhD, is the Director of Research at GET Cities, an initiative focused on increasing the representation and leadership of women, trans, and non-binary individuals in the tech industry.12 She leads research efforts, need-finding, and impact-measuring at GET Cities.2 Outland has a diverse background in research and education across various organizations.3 She is also involved in hiring and mentoring early-career researchers.4

Outland's work is driven by a commitment to equity and inclusion in the tech sector. She believes in using data and insights to inform decisions and aims to create a more inclusive ecosystem where diverse voices are elevated.1 Her dedication to this mission is influenced by her upbringing in a matriarchal family and her desire to honor the legacy of women who have shaped her life.1 Additionally, she is working on a book based on her dissertation.