With nearly twenty years of public-sector leadership, including service as Interim Chief Administrative Officer for San Diego County, Sarah Aghassi now helps mission-driven organizations through PersicaSage Consulting, LLC. A UC Berkeley certification in AI Strategy shapes her conviction that technology, paired with human insight, improves service delivery and community outcomes. She has steered enterprise transformations in land use, health care, environment, and public safety while championing equity and transparency. A seasoned collaborator and strategic planner, Sarah excels in operational change. She is passionate about empowering agencies to embrace digital innovation without losing sight of their values, communities, or workforce.