Customer Experience Advisor Member

Sara Orellana

Active Term: 06/2025 - 05/2026

Areas of Expertise

• Customer First Culture

Owner Lead Consultant

3 Raptor Consulting

Sara Orellana, the driving force behind 3Raptor Consulting and Sincerely Sara O, boasts an extensive background in English Literature (BA, Rutgers University), Social and Community Services (MS, Capella University), and Epidemiology (MPH, Kaplan University). With over 18 years of expertise in grant writing and nonprofit consultancy, Sara has adeptly secured upwards of $20 million in funding, employing a data-driven and highly analytical approach.

In addition to her nonprofit work, Sara provides consultancy and services for small businesses, bringing a wealth of strategic insights from over 3 years of teaching with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Small Business Administration (SBA). Through her insightful use of science-backed methodologies and SMART goals, Sara empowers organizations and businesses to forge impactful, clear relationships with donors and stakeholders, transforming ambitious visions into tangible, funded endeavors.

​A leader in various capacities, including the inaugural chair of the Oklahoma Healthy Brain Coalition and a Certified Executive Mentor and Wellness Coach, Sara’s profound impact extends beyond funding success—fostering strategic growth, addressing workplace challenges, and enhancing operational strategies for leaders, ​small businesses, and nonprofits alike.

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