Please feel free to reach out to Sera below for ways to get involved!
Sera serves as Executive Director of Legacies of War, the leading U.S.-based educational and advocacy international non-profit working to address the impact of conflict in Laos during the Vietnam War-era, including removal of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and survivor assistance. Prior to this role, Sera was a long time volunteer and served on Legacies’ board for 4 years in multiple leadership positions including Vice Chair.
Sera began her non-profit career with The United Way of Central Ohio where she served as Sr. Relationship Manager for four years. In this role, she acted as a philanthropic thought partner and trusted advisor to major central Ohio corporations. Sera also has tenure working at national non-profits like The American Heart Association, Make-A-Wish and Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.
Sera also has a passion for the world’s economy, and first launched her career in Lommel, Belgium as an International Business Consultant. Sera specialized in helping emerging markets and completed projects in over 10 countries including Kuwait, Ghana and South Africa. While in Botswana, Sera discovered her passion for helping others while volunteering with the Clinton Foundation.
When she is not working, Sera is passionate and committed to making an impact in the Central Ohio community and abroad. She has held numerous volunteer roles such as serving as a board member of Fashion Week Columbus; a mentor with United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council and a volunteer Finance Teacher with Junior Achievement from 2014-17.
Sera received her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and graduated with a double major in International Finance and Marketing. She also has a minor in Spanish and speaks 4 languages. In her spare time, Sera enjoys spending time with her niece, Gracie, 15, and nephew, Joshie, 12.
Sera began her non-profit career with The United Way of Central Ohio where she served as Sr. Relationship Manager for four years. In this role, she acted as a philanthropic thought partner and trusted advisor to major central Ohio corporations. Sera also has tenure working at national non-profits like The American Heart Association, Make-A-Wish and Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.
Sera also has a passion for the world’s economy, and first launched her career in Lommel, Belgium as an International Business Consultant. Sera specialized in helping emerging markets and completed projects in over 10 countries including Kuwait, Ghana and South Africa. While in Botswana, Sera discovered her passion for helping others while volunteering with the Clinton Foundation.
When she is not working, Sera is passionate and committed to making an impact in the Central Ohio community and abroad. She has held numerous volunteer roles such as serving as a board member of Fashion Week Columbus; a mentor with United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council and a volunteer Finance Teacher with Junior Achievement from 2014-17.
Sera received her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and graduated with a double major in International Finance and Marketing. She also has a minor in Spanish and speaks 4 languages. In her spare time, Sera enjoys spending time with her niece, Gracie, 15, and nephew, Joshie, 12.
