Sara Johansen

Sara Johansen serves as the Director of Retention Data at Tulane University, where responsibilities include leading data initiatives focused on undergraduate retention and persistence. Previously, Sara founded Sara Johansen Consulting, LLC, working with mission-focused organizations to enhance constituent engagement and data management. A long tenure at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans included roles such as Data and Analytics Manager Advancement and Associate Director of Advancement, overseeing fundraising technology and data quality initiatives. Earlier experience includes positions at BC Solutions LLC as a Software Validation Consultant and Cerner Corporation as a Solution Architect/Team Lead, where Sara managed technology consulting projects for healthcare systems. Sara Johansen holds a Master of Science in Business Analytics from Tulane University, an MBA in Operations Management from Loyola University Chicago, and a BSBA in Marketing from the University of Missouri.