Summary
Sara Schoonover is a Jr. Program Manager and former hairstylist turned software professional who blends nine years of client-focused experience with practical web development training from Le Wagon. She brings a creative, user-centric perspective to tech—translating attention to detail, active listening, and aesthetic sensibility from the salon into building intuitive, user-friendly software. After a software engineering apprenticeship at Discovery Partners Institute, she now drives program initiatives at UL Solutions in the Greater Chicago area, bridging technical delivery with stakeholder experience. Sara’s unconventional background gives her a knack for translating vague visions into polished outcomes and empathizing deeply with end users.
9 years of coding experience
Web Development, Web Development at Le Wagon
Mass Communication/Media Studies, Mass Communication/Media Studies at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga