Studio Manager

Before joining UpBeat as the Studio Manager in the fall of 2023, Sara Rodites was a recruiter within the investment banking industry. She previously served as the Director of Development and Head of Donor Relations for Stone Soup Theatre Project, a non-profit education outreach organization with a goal of bringing performing arts learning opportunities to students of all backgrounds. A long-time enthusiast and supporter of the arts, Sara earned her B.A. from Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts in Pittsburgh.

Sara lives in Chicago with her husband, Chris, and their rescue dog, Suzette. When she isn't actively engaged as a volunteer and member of the board of directors at Ravenswood Community Services, a hunger relief organization and community kitchen, you can either find her kayaking the North Branch of the Chicago River, or stimulating the economy one local farmers market at a time.