Sarah Hornby

Producing multimedia content for the News4Internationals podcast and social media channels. Supporting communication for international students by sharing practical information and student experiences related to university life in Germany.

Supporting communication, networking, and project activities for the Bioeconomy Office. Conducting background research on bioeconomy, sustainability, and biobased innovation topics, while assisting with events, workshops, presentation materials, and interdisciplinary coordination

Created location-specific advising resources on community support, identity-based resources, and host university activities. Wrote country-specific travel guides to help students prepare for study abroad experiences.

Cared for 50+ rescued cats in a shelter. Managed cleaning, repairs, and animal health. Reported on daily tasks and updates. Transported cats to vets and homes around Europe.

Contributed to trend analysis and digital strategy projects for a resale platform focused on circular consumption.

Worked as Airport Ambassador at Burlington International Airport.

Cultivated and harvested organic vegetables and microgreens for local markets and Community Supported Agriculture. Supported sustainable pest and disease management practices in a small-scale organic farming context.

Performed customer service, managed donations, organized clothing, and did other various tasks.

Worked as Retail Sales Specialist at Victoria's Secret.

Produced value-added fermented foods, including kimchi, kombucha, and pickled vegetables, using farm-grown and locally sourced ingredients. Supported food preparation, preservation, packaging, kitchen sanitation, and educational farm activities.

Supported indoor microgreens production through seeding, tray cleaning, crop maintenance, and hydroponic nutrient management. Assisted with sales and customer engagement at farmers’ markets.

Managed opening, closing, and running the golf pro shop. Caddied golf bags, washed/handled golf carts, marshaled tournaments and did other various tasks.

Volunteered at organized events such as Special Olympics Polar Plunge and Senior Citizen Prom. Volunteered in Montana on the Blackfoot Native American reservation.

Helped kids and young adults with disabilities to learn to ice skate and play hockey on a team. Worked one-on-one with players to teach and build their confidence.

(REACH -Resiliency, Empathy, Acceptance, Confidence, Hope)
Mentored elementary school children one-on-one, provided individualized support and planned fun activities.

Managed player statistics and organized booster club events.

Master’s thesis: Integrating Biobased Materials in Fashion Design: Exploring Design Practices and Value Creation within the Bioeconomy
Focused on biobased materials, circular value chains, renewable biological feedstocks, sustainability claims, traceability, and adoption barriers.

Pursuing a Master of Science in Bioeconomy, focusing on biobased materials, circular value chains, and sustainability. Thesis explores the integration of biobased materials in fashion design and value creation.

Coursework included food systems, fungi, plant pathology, composting ecology, human health in the food system, and permaculture. Completed study abroad coursework in Costa Rica focused on tropical ecology, rural livelihoods, and cultural competency.