Sarah Lawton was hired as the Preservation Assistant for the Office of Historic Preservation for the City of Boston. Originally from Dorchester, Massachusetts, Sarah Lawton is a BPS Alumna and a recent Cum laude graduate of Suffolk University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in History with a concentration in Public History and a minor in Black Studies.

During her time at Suffolk, Lawton was employed at a non-profit called I Have a Future, where she advocated for more funding in the Massachusetts youth jobs budget and youth criminal justice reform. She enjoyed working within her field of history as a Visitor Experience Staff at the Old State House and Old South Meeting House Museum. Lastly, she served as the Community Partnerships Liaison for Boston City Councilor At-Large Julia Mejia. 

Sarah’s diverse experience in employment, community service, education, and the history of Boston brings a unique addition to the Office of Historic Preservation.