Sara grew up in Aitkin, located in central Minnesota, on a 50-head cow/calf beef farm, where she became interested in veterinary medicine. Sara graduated in May 2017 from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. When not working, Sara enjoys being active outdoors including camping, hiking, running, recreational sports, and hunting. She also loves hanging out with her family, friends, and a dog named Tette [citation].