"Sarah stepped into our firm and quickly became a valuable leader in the management of operations and office staff.  She brought a complex office renovation to fruition, identifying and hiring contractors, securing funding, and overseeing every detail of the relocation. Her ability to implement tools like Ajera software revolutionized how we track project performance, giving us clarity and improving profitability. Sarah’s operational expertise elevated our efficiency and transformed how we do business."

Johnson Favaro, LLP

"During one of the most challenging periods in recent history, Sarah Grace navigated our firm through the complexities of the COVID pandemic with unwavering focus and strategic acumen. She secured over $3 million in pandemic relief funding, including EIDL loans and forgiven PPP loans, while adapting our operations to ever-changing guidelines. Sarah’s ability to protect our financial stability during uncertain times showcased her resilience, attention to details, and leadership, ensuring the firm not only survived but emerged stronger."

Johnson Favaro, LLP

“I had the pleasure of working with Sarah for almost a decade and can testify first hand to her knowledge, expertise, talent and passion. Sarah is an asset to any business looking to navigate the uncharted waters that a company faces in the ever changing world of the business of design.”

Marc Szafran

President

Holly Hunt

“Sarah is a dynamic and personable professional who excels at business development, office and business management, collaboration, and communication, bringing invaluable leadership and strategic insight to managing architecture firms with efficiency and vision.”

Emily Kay

President - California Division

Balfour Beatty

"Sarah’s strategic approach to HR significantly improved both our cost structure and employee satisfaction. She reduced overhead by 12% while introducing enhanced benefits, including comprehensive health insurance options and no-cost life insurance for all employees. Her ability to recruit top talent and foster a supportive workplace culture has been a game-changer for our firm. Sarah’s leadership in HR isn’t just about managing people—it’s about empowering them to succeed.

Management of an architectural practice composed of twenty headstrong and independent professionals requires patience, persistence, the ability to listen, and a deft hand.  Sarah has the ability to understand and leverage the strength of all the individuals, who often think they know better, and works every day to understand where and how we all can do better to deliver design excellence to our clients, improve our work environment, and maintain a financially healthy practice that delivers rewards for our hard work.”

Steve Johnson

Principal

Johnson Favaro, LLP

"Sarah Grace’s ability to identify cost-saving opportunities changed the course and direction of office finances. She implemented strategies that reduced overdue accounts payable and bad debt by over $1.1 million, streamlined HR processes to lower overhead by 12%, and optimized our retirement plan for greater profitability. Her attention to detail and innovative approach to operational efficiency resulted in over $5.6 million in total savings and capital. Sarah’s impact on our bottom line has been transformative."

Jim Favaro

Principal

Johnson Favaro, LLP