Sarah Eberhard

Sarah Eberhard is the Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel at City Fund, where she oversees operations, legal strategy, and governance while building efficient systems that expand access to high-quality public schools. Sarah’s focus is on designing scalable processes, managing risk, and strengthening our organizational infrastructure to support our mission.

Sarah began her legal career as a corporate lawyer at Jones Day. After a decade in the private sector, she transitioned to nonprofit, serving as General Counsel at After School Matters, a public-private partnership providing out-of-school programming for Chicago teens. In this role, she navigated legal and operational challenges to support expanded educational opportunities for students.

Expanding her leadership into the political sphere, Sarah went on to serve as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at 270 Strategies and Higher Ground Labs, where she managed legal and operational strategy for organizations focused on political innovation and advocacy. Her experience across law, nonprofit management, and political operations gives her a unique perspective on driving impact through strategic leadership.

Sarah holds a B.A. from Colgate University and a J.D. from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. She lives in Chicago with her husband, two children, and two dogs. Sarah also proudly serves on the boards of several organizations in Chicago, including the Woman's Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital.