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Hello, I'm Sarah Pace!
I’m an Ohio native, born and raised, and a proud graduate of THE Ohio State University, where I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a focus on International Relations. After college, I set out on a journey to find my true purpose. A few years later, I pursued my MBA at Ashland University, graduating in 2015. In the midst of earning my degree, I felt the pull for a fresh start and moved to Jacksonville, Florida (goodbye, snow!). My career path has been anything but linear—I explored various industries, including teaching middle school English, which, while rewarding, wasn’t my true calling.
I ventured into entrepreneurship through photography and a skincare business, but it wasn’t until I leaned into networking, marketing, and branding that I truly found my passion. I thrive on helping others grow their businesses, and in my networking circles, I’ve earned the title of “connection queen” for my ability to introduce people to valuable opportunities and relationships. My love for travel inspired the name Wanderlust Elevated, as I help businesses navigate their branding journeys.
I’m a proud dog mom to two Pomskies, Nakita and Georgia (follow them at @pomsky_nakita on Instagram!). I’m an avid football fan, cheering for the Buckeyes and Jaguars, and I embrace everything about autumn. Volunteering is close to my heart, especially when it comes to supporting our veteran community.
That’s enough about me—now I’d love to learn more about you and how I can help bring your vision to life!
Education
B.A. - Political Science/ International Relations - 2010
MBA - 2015
Meet The Team
Rinku
Hello, I am Rinku Nayagpara.
I studied computer science and have always loved mixing technology with creativity. I started graphic designing as a part-time job while studying and enjoyed working with different startups. After my graduation, I worked as a cloud architect in a multinational tech company to see what the corporate world looked like. Currently, I am living in India, enjoying a single life, and spending a lot of my time meeting new people and building creative things. I love traveling, reading novels, and enjoying all kinds of art - be it visual or something that makes you feel.
Srushti
Hi, I’m Srushti Gosai.
I have always been an enthusiastic person with a passion for technology. In 2019, I started working on my first startup and raised funds for it. Then the COVID hit and I helped different startups build a strong online presence, helping them create their websites and softwares. Since then, I have never looked back. I am leveraging my exceptional management skills and my love for connecting with people. Currently, I am based in India and I love building connections with new people, talking about new ideas, and traveling in nature.
Second String Team
Nakita
Chief of Squirrel Patrol
Nakita is the oldest of the two sisters, she was brought home by her momma in August of 2017, when she was just over 2 months old. Nakita was a shy dog at first who would always shake when someone picked her up. As she got older her shyness went away and now she runs any play environment (in a good way). She is 25 pounds of fluff, sass, and love, rolled into one amazing pup who instantly steals the hearts of all who come in contact with her.
She loves any and all animals and believes anything that moves has to play with her, whether human or animal. She can usually be found laying by the window or out on the patio watching the world go by and protecting the house from any squirrels or dogs who get too close to her yard.
Georgia
Chief of Toy Inspection
Georgia is the baby of the family and she is not shy about reminding everyone of that fact. She can usually be found playing with her toys, eating a treat, running around the house, or sleeping in the weirdest positions. Whenever she gets the chance, she can be found in the water; whether swimming in the lake or a pool, or just playing in the tubs at the dog park. She became a momma to three pups (two boys, and a girl named Quinn who is definitely her momma's mini me) before officially being retired from the breeding program to live her best life with Sarah and Nakita.
Georgia was named our Chief of Toy Inspection for her love of all different toys (bonus if they squeak), mixed with her ability to discover a toy's durability within the first hour of playing with it. She is a sweet little love bug who enjoys snuggling with her momma and grandma, playing in the snow when she's in Ohio, and swimming any chance she gets.