Sara Lopez

Sara Lopez is an accomplished athletic director, physical education leader, and educator with nearly two decades of experience across international and independent school settings. Since 2017, she has served as Athletic Director at Nord Anglia Education in Houston, Texas, where she leads athletic programming, coaching, and student development with a focus on both elite competition and inclusive sport-for-all approaches. Her earlier career includes 10 years as Director of Physical Education and Sport at a prestigious girls' school in the United Kingdom, where she developed and led physical education and sport programs. She holds an honours degree in education and has served as president of IHSA while in Chicago and as school lead for IMG Academy. Her career reflects a deep commitment to student-athlete development, athletic program leadership, promoting health, teamwork, and excellence in education, as well as advancing women in leadership through sport.