Sarah Comer (She/Her)
Sarah Comer (she/her) serves as Director of Ministry & Operations at Urban Abbey. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Classics and Religious Studies from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a Master's degree in Social Justice and Ethics from Iliff School of Theology.
Since joining Urban Abbey in 2021, Sarah has helped lead the organization's ministry, operations, finances, and community engagement efforts. Her work spans a wide range of areas, including financial management, human resources, communications, board administration, donor stewardship, volunteer coordination, campus ministry, and organizational compliance.
Sarah is passionate about creating welcoming spaces where people can build community, explore spirituality, engage in meaningful conversations, and work toward a more just and inclusive world. She particularly enjoys supporting students and young adults as they navigate questions of identity, purpose, faith, and belonging.
Before coming to Urban Abbey, Sarah spent more than seven years at Food Bank of the Heartland & Food Bank of Lincoln, where she managed partner relations and compliance programs serving communities across Nebraska and Iowa. Her background in nonprofit leadership, operations, and community partnerships continues to shape her approach to ministry and organizational leadership.
When she's not at Urban Abbey, Sarah enjoys reading, baking, and exploring Omaha's local community.