Sarah A. Charles

Sarah A. Charles is honored to serve as a Board Member of the Valley Forge Park Alliance, bringing 20 years of senior public-sector leadership, governance experience and community engagement to the organization’s mission of preserving and enhancing Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Sarah currently serves as Chief of Staff to the Sheriff of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, where she provides executive-level leadership across both civilian and uniform divisions, leading decision-making operationally and strategically. 

Her connection to Valley Forge is deeply personal. Sarah’s mother, Lois Allen Charles, was a professional artist whose work was inspired by Valley Forge, capturing the landscape through painting and quilting. Through her mother’s art, Sarah came to understand the park not only as a historic site, but as a living source of creativity, reflection, and storytelling. She is also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Valley Forge Chapter, reflecting her commitment to preserving the nation’s history.

Previously, Sarah held senior leadership roles at the state level, including serving as Statewide Director of Public Engagement for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, where she built and led a statewide outreach operation and coordinated public education initiatives across all 67 counties. She also served in leadership roles in the Pennsylvania Senate, for the state senate district representing Valley Forge Park.

Additionally, Sarah has local governance experience, including current service as Chair of the Lower Providence Township Board of Supervisors. Lower Providence includes a portion of Valley Forge Park. 

Sarah holds a Master of Arts in Political Science from American University and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from Shippensburg University. Sarah maintains an active relationship with the park, frequently hiking and running the trails of Valley Forge.