Sarah Jacobs
Responsibilities
The SEC president oversees our fourteen-member Executive Board, manages 300+ corporate relationships, and serves as the organization's external representative by acting as our spokesperson and facilitating relationships across the University. The SEC president is responsible for ensuring that the organization is working toward our mission and upholding our four pillars: professionalism, philanthropy, representation, and social.
Education
B.S. Aerospace Engineering & International Business '27
SEC History
2025-26 Director of Finance
2024-25 Director of Operations
2023-24 Engineers' Ball Chair
Background
Sarah is from Bluefield and came to Virginia Tech to pursue her passions for aerospace engineering and international business. Academically, Sarah is interested in undergraduate research, space systems, flight operations, and rocketry, with a goal of contributing to the future of human spaceflight and aerospace innovation. She currently serves as the Team Manager for NASA Student Launch Virginia Tech and is also involved on the Dean’s Team and as an AOE Ambassador, helping support outreach and student engagement within the College of Engineering. Outside of her studies, Sarah enjoys hiking, traveling, and playing volleyball.