At iACT, we are so grateful for our Board of Directors! In this Board Spotlight, Sarah Jabeen tells us a little more about herself.
Q: Where are you from?
A: I am originally from Bangladesh. I have been in Austin since 1992.
How long have you served on the iACT Board?
I have been a Board Member since 2016.
What made you want to serve as an iACT Board Member?
My fairies (my children). They wanted me to work on expanding the platform as a space for the youth and work on diversity inclusion in schools.
What do you enjoy the most about your role as a Board Member of iACT?
As a board member, I am thrilled to be the business minded person who helps with growth and scale strategies and execution. I love problem solving and enjoy seeing result driven process in action. There is lots to do.
What’s the most challenging thing about working as a Board Member of iACT?
I love the challenge of working with a team of passionate board members who think very differently from I do. iACT offers me the opportunity to understand a very different pace and style of execution, processes and decision making that the business start up environment.
What’s the most rewarding thing about being a Board Member of iACT?
The coolest people I meet. My closest friends are all from iACT. The space iACT holds for people in the community. The hope it represents. And the potential it has.
Why would you encourage others to support the work of iACT?
Because people need to see “love with all your heart” in action everyday so they feel inspired to do the same, no matter what the size and timing of the gesture.
