Articles Sarah Mitchell

I first met Sarah nearly seven years ago when she was a rising leader at MassMutual. As I came to know her, I realized what a trailblazer she was in the financial services industry. She earned the distinction of being the youngest-ever chief of staff at Prudential Retirement and provided written testimony to Congress advocating for equal access to retirement plans in the workplace. During her tenure at MassMutual, Sarah has been a tireless advocate for women. She leads a team of mainly females and has consistently empowered us to bring our best selves to work. When the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the way we live and do business, Sarah was on the front lines checking in with everyone to make sure we had what we needed to do our jobs but also take care of ourselves mentally and physically. Sarah is also the mother of a 7 year old girl and took on the responsibility of homeschooling for over a year. In spite of being an “always on” business leader, she is also a phenomenal mother and encourages all of her team to put family first. She never misses a school event or extracurricular activity, and has shown us all that it’s possible – and even encouraged – to be a supermom while also excelling professionally. She is showing her young daughter as well as her female direct reports what a rock star female leader looks like. I feel beyond fortunate to have been able to learn from her and my own career has progressed as a result of her leadership and mentorship. Five months ago, Sarah transitioned to the healthcare industry and is already having her mark there. Despite moving on, she still regularly checks in with her former team and provides guidance and coaching. Her manta is “once a team, always a team” and she proves that every day. The world is a better place with leaders like Sarah in it!