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Sarah Norris, EdD, MBA

Chief Executive Officer

(336) 721-7600

snorris@crossnore.org


Sarah F. Norris graduated with her M.Ed. in Counseling in 2005, her MBA in 2013, and earned her Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership in 2020. She has more than 20 years of experience as an innovator and systems-change leader, working to transform child welfare and mental health services and policy. Sarah joined Crossnore Communities for Children in 2018. Previously serving as Chief Program Officer, she transitioned to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in 2025. As CEO, she oversees the Operations, Finance, and Programs divisions of Crossnore, driving organizational strategy, financial stewardship, and program innovation to improve outcomes for children and families.

A child welfare innovator and advocate, Sarah has led major advancements, including the development of Crossnore’s Bridging Families™ program, adopted by North Carolina as the state’s first professional foster parent model, and the founding of the Bridging Families™ Institute. She is deeply committed to organizational sustainability, workforce development, and data-driven decision-making to position Crossnore for long-term impact and excellence, championing the well-being of children. In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading, running, and creating mixed media art. Sarah is married to Steve, and the couple has two daughters.

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