Sarah Kowitz DL -

Born and educated in London, Sarah worked in journalism as a reporter and editor before raising a family In New York and then East Sussex. She lived and worked in Asia and America for a number of years and since returning to the UK has been an active supporter of not for profit arts, education and horticulture organisations.

She is a trustee of Hastings Musical Festival, Hastings Contemporary, Hastings International Piano and the Fairlight Arts Trust. A Patron Governor of Ark Schools and a Founder director of Bridgepoint, Rye. She is a Deputy Lieutenant of East Sussex, an Honorary Doctor of the University of East Anglia, and a Fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society. Sarah’s children all took part in Hastings Musical Festival.