Sarah Mamula serves as Head of Government Affairs for Financial Technology Association (FTA), leading the organization’s legislative advocacy efforts.
Prior to joining FTA, Sarah served as Vice President for Government Affairs at the Bank Policy Institute (BPI), where she engaged Congress on a diverse set of policy issues impacting the banking sector, including cybersecurity, digital assets, prudential regulation, data privacy and fintech-related issues. She previously served BPI in a chief of staff capacity, where she aided in operationalizing leadership directives to maximize advocacy efforts.
Before her work in the financial services industry, Sarah served as Senior Director for the Global Women’s Innovation Network, a DC-based nonprofit organization and network of leaders in government, business, and academia working in innovation-driven fields. There, Sarah managed all internal and external operations—from fundraising to event conceptualization and execution of local, national and international programming.
Sarah received an M.A. in international affairs from George Washington University and completed her undergraduate work at Roger Williams University, receiving a B.A. in media communications and political science.