Sarah Staton

Deputy Director at U.S. Department of State

Sarah Staton is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in both academia and government roles.

Sarah's educational journey includes a Ph.D. in Chemistry and an M.S. in Chemistry from Arizona State University, a B.A. in Biochemistry from William Jewell College, and language and cultural studies in Quichuan at the School of the Andes and Amazon.

Her career in the U.S. Department of State has been marked by various leadership positions, including Deputy Director, Senior Coordinator for GIST and Partnerships, Deputy Division Chief, and Science, Technology, and Innovation Program Manager.

Before her time at the U.S. Department of State, Sarah worked as an NRC Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Naval Research Laboratory, a Research Associate, and a Teaching Assistant at Arizona State University, showcasing her academic and research prowess.

Sarah Staton's combination of scientific expertise, government experience, and leadership roles makes her a remarkable professional with a unique skill set and a wealth of knowledge to offer.