Lecturer, Center for Integrated Design
Sarita is a leadership coach and lecturer passionate about uplifting individuals, communities, and humanity to pursue higher goals. After creating career and life transformation for herself, she leverages curiosity and courage to help others achieve their full potential.
While working in career education innovation at McCombs School of Business and at UT Austin, Sarita has led innovative initiatives that have significantly increased staff and student engagement and outcomes. Additionally, Sarita is a certified leadership coach and on the board of the International Coaching Federation Austin Charter Chapter.
With more than 20 years in marketing and new product development, Sarita has made high-impact contributions at companies such as Ashland Inc., Valvoline, The Coca-Cola Company, and Kimberly-Clark. Several products she launched remain at the top in their categories.
Recognized for her creative vision, Sarita received the Global Women's Leadership Forum "Illumination Award" and the pinnacle Chairman's Award for Leadership while at Ashland/Valvoline. She holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a BS from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce.
Outside of work, her interests include workout recovery, which encompasses infrared saunas and cold plunges, where she has honed her mindfulness and meditation skills.