Sarah Mattina Marketing & Communications Director, Venture Forward

Sarah serves as the Marketing & Communications Director of Venture Forward, NVCA’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting organization focused on shaping the future of venture capital. She amplifies Venture Forward’s mission through content creation, storytelling, and data to expand diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within the VC community.

Prior to joining Venture Forward, Sarah led communications at JetBlue Ventures, the venture capital subsidiary of JetBlue Airways. There, she handled the internal and external communications for the firm – including media relations, brand partnerships, and event engagement – and advised its portfolio companies on these efforts during key milestones. She also spearheaded the company’s rebrand and ran its first ever Sustainable Travel Summit.

Previously Sarah worked in the communications department at Southwest Airlines. She received her B.A. in Communications from Miami University.

Fun Facts About Sarah

  • Rides horses
  • Used to be a spin instructor
  • Was in choir for nine years