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Sarah Garcia Named to Buffalo Business First’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2025

In a city experiencing remarkable revitalization, few young professionals embody Buffalo’s bright future quite like Sarah Garcia of TalentRise. This month, Buffalo Business First recognized Garcia’s exceptional contributions to our community by naming her to their prestigious 30 Under 30 list for 2025.

At just 28 years old, Garcia has established herself as a formidable talent in executive recruitment. As an Executive Recruiter and Talent Consultant at TalentRise, an Aleron company, she specializes in placing VP to C-suite executives across nonprofit, public institutions, and various industry sectors.

Building Buffalo’s Leadership Pipeline
Garcia’s impact on Buffalo’s business landscape is both significant and far-reaching. Her impressive portfolio of placements includes the Senior AVP and Executive Director of Economic Development at the University at Buffalo, the President of Artpark, and the Executive Director for The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Historic Site. She has also played a key role in recruiting leadership talent for prominent local companies including Ciminelli Real Estate, Kaleida Health, and AAA of Western New York.

Before joining TalentRise, Garcia served as an Associate in the CEO & Board Practice at True Search, where she helped venture-backed frontier tech companies build executive teams across hardware, software, IoT, and autonomous vehicles sectors.

Academic Excellence
Garcia’s professional achievements are built on a foundation of academic excellence. An honors graduate from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, she later earned her MBA from D’Youville University, graduating at the top of her class.

Community Champion
What truly distinguishes Garcia is her wholehearted commitment to Buffalo beyond her professional accomplishments. Her community involvement spans a remarkable range of causes:

Buffalo’s Ambassador
In many ways, Garcia serves as a passionate ambassador for Buffalo. Through her recruitment work, she not only identifies exceptional talent but convinces candidates of our region’s unique appeal and opportunities. At a time when attracting and retaining skilled professionals remains a challenge for many organizations, Garcia’s ability to successfully place top executives in key positions is helping to shape Buffalo’s future.

“Sarah embodies the spirit of Buffalo’s bright future,” notes Buffalo Business First in their recognition. “Her unwavering commitment to Buffalo shines through in every placement she makes, as she passionately convinces candidates of the area’s unique appeal.”

As Buffalo continues its remarkable transformation, young leaders like Sarah Garcia demonstrate the perfect blend of professional excellence and community commitment that will drive our region forward. Her recognition among the 30 Under 30 class of 2025 is well-deserved and represents the bright future ahead for both Garcia and the Buffalo community she serves so passionately.

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