Sara Haslag joined the Show-Me Institute in March 2008 as manager of the Columbia office. Sara received her bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Missouri, and her master's degree in nursing from the University of Texas. She has practiced as a certified pediatric nurse practitioner for the past 15 years. Her professional redirection owes to her interest in public policy, which led to her desire to work with the institute. Sara grew up in Branson and now resides in Columbia.