Sarah Ross

I am a Roanoke Valley native, born at Lewis-Gale Hospital! I left Roanoke briefly after college, but I always knew that Roanoke was where I wanted to live. Cave Spring High School provided me with excellent education and prepared me well for college. I hold a bachelors degree in communications and a master’s degree in counseling and student affairs administration from Radford University. I currently work for Jefferson College of Health Sciences, located in the heart of downtown Roanoke.

Roanoke offers a wide array of hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. There are many social networks for young professionals to join—everything to the Square Society, NewVA Connects, and the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce, just to name a few. The Star City offers great restaurants, wonderful entertainment (Opera Roanoke and the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra), and cultural opportunities (Art Museum of Western Virginia and Center in the Square). There is always something going on around town!

The Star City is a great place for young professionals to start their career. Not only are there job opportunities, but living expenses are more affordable than in other urban cities in Virginia! Plus, the fact that we do not have to deal with long commutes to work is an added plus!

I am excited for what the future holds for young professionals in this city. I am happy and proud to call Roanoke my home. I truly believe that Roanoke is a great place to live, work, and socialize!

• Sarah’s Occupation: Jefferson College of Health Sciences
• Sarah’s Hometown: Roanoke, VA
• Sarah’s Social Profiles: Facebook