Alongside InspiredMinds, World Summit AI and Intelligent Health, Sarah has been involved in a number of initiatives focused on the responsible development and application of artificial intelligence.

Her work has included participation in international discussions on artificial intelligence governance and safety. Sarah contributed to meetings connected to the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs relating to the development and regulation of lethal autonomous weapons systems and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in warfare.

The InspiredMinds community has also engaged with the United States Department of Homeland Security on its “Roles and Responsibilities for Artificial Intelligence in Critical Infrastructure” framework, helping bring together feedback from researchers, technologists and industry experts as part of the consultation process.

Sarah has been a long-standing advocate for improving representation for women in science and technology and has spoken publicly about the importance of ensuring that the development of artificial intelligence reflects a broad range of global perspectives.

In 2017, she became involved in advocacy efforts supporting members of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team, including lobbying during the U.S. travel ban which initially prevented the team from attending a robotics competition in Washington, D.C. During the fall of Kabul in 2021, Sarah coordinated efforts within her international network to assist in the evacuation of members of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team and other Afghan nationals. Reporting later indicated that more than 250 individuals were supported through these evacuation efforts.

Alongside her work in technology, Sarah has maintained a longstanding connection to healthcare and emergency response. She served as a trauma and paediatric First Person on Scene responder, supporting the West Midlands Ambulance Service and responding to serious emergency incidents. This experience provided first-hand exposure to healthcare delivery and continues to influence her interest in health innovation, medicine and patient outcomes. Earlier in her career, she also worked within the health and fitness sector, writing health-focused articles for the Daily Express and appearing on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire as a health adviser.

Sarah continues to advocate for wider access to technology education, healthcare innovation and global participation in the development of artificial intelligence. Her contributions to the technology sector have been recognised by industry publications including Computer Weekly, which named her among the United Kingdom’s Most Influential Women in Technology in both 2022 and 2024.