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Portrait of Sarah Puerner

Honor Society® member

Sarah Puerner

  • surgical technology/behavioral health
  • Class of 2028
  • Wellton, AZ

Member since July 2025

Education

  • Mohave Community College

    surgical technology

    2024 – Present

  • University of Alaska Anchorage

    2010 – 2011

  • Montana State University - Bozeman

    1988 – 1989

Honors and awards

  • dean's list

    Fall 24-25

  • dean's list

    Spring 24-25

Goals and interests

Career goal

My intended job path is to work as a Certified Surgical Technologist in an operating room setting, where I can use both technical precision and calm under pressure to support patients during critical procedures. I also plan to earn certification as a Peer Support Specialist to assist others—especially veterans and trauma survivors—through recovery and reintegration. Long-term, I hope to continue building nonprofit and grassroots programs that address unmet needs in rural and underserved communities.

Outside the classroom

Hobbies:
I enjoy side-by-side riding, working with computers, spending time with my two English Springer Spaniels, and finding hands-on ways to help others. Whether it’s volunteering, problem-solving tech issues, or just getting outside, I like staying active and useful.

Experience

  • Executive Director

    The Little Woodbank

    Jul 2024 – Present

  • Secretary

    Wellton Offroad Adventure Group

    Oct 2023 – Present

  • Executive Director | Founding Board Member

    Stronghold Freedom Foundation

    Dec 2019 – Mar 2022

  • Secretary/Treasurer

    Yuma Territorial Judo Club

    Dec 2016 – Present

  • Volunteer Leader

    Team Rubicon

    Apr 2015 – Present

  • Emergency Management Specialist / Training Specialist

    State of Alaska DHS&EM

    Oct 2006 – Apr 2011

  • Station Manager (Captain)

    Ester Volunteer Fire Department

    Feb 2001 – Oct 2006

  • Surgical Technician (Travel & Hospital Roles)

    Various (Fairbanks Memorial, Northern MT Hospital, etc.)

    Jan 1996 – Dec 2002

Volunteering

  • Executive Director

    The Little Woodbank

    Jul 2024 – Present

  • Secretary

    Wellton Offroad Adventure Group

    Oct 2023 – Present

  • Executive Director | Founding Board Member

    Stronghold Freedom Foundation

    Dec 2019 – Mar 2021

  • Secretary/Treasurer

    Yuma Territorial Judo Club

    Dec 2016 – Present

  • Volunteer Leader

    Team Rubicon

    Mar 2014 – Present

Languages

  • English (US)

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