"Washington State Tax Structure Work Group Overview."

Senior Policy Advisor

Sarah specializes in tax policy, capital finance, and fiscal analysis.

Sarah McLaughlin Emmans brings 15 years of experience in state and local government, with expertise in tax policy, capital finance,
budgeting, pension management, and fiscal analysis. Most recently, she was a senior fiscal analyst with the Washington State Senate
Ways & Means Committee, where she managed a $7 billion operating budget portfolio. She has also staffed the House Finance
The committee with experience in policy development, legislative drafting, and revenue estimates. Sarah has served as the director of
policy for the Pennsylvania Treasury, leading research, analysis, and public engagement related to public pension reform and the
expansion of private-sector savings options. Sarah previously served as a financial analyst for Arlington County, Virginia. Prior to joining
the public sector, Sarah was a project manager for the Pew Charitable Trusts. She has also led research projects for the Brookings Institution,
George Mason University, and the University of Pennsylvania.

Education
M.P.P., University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy
B.A., English, Dartmouth College