Sarah Cody

Sarah Cody is the Historic Preservation Chief for Miami-Dade County, Florida. With a background in cultural landscapes, she brings an atypical lens to local government preservation work and takes a broad approach to better understand and interpret the County’s unique history and development. Sarah believes strongly in her duty as a public servant to undertake work that is meaningful to residents. She is fostering community-led preservation and believes that the power of our historical and cultural spaces can be leveraged to create more resilient and equitable communities. Recent work has focused on public engagement, equity and inclusion, housing affordability, and climate resiliency. Sarah also serves on the Board of Directors for the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions.