Sarah McEwen is a licensed Water Resources Engineer with over 12 years of experience advancing the field of civil and environmental engineering. A Certified Floodplain Manager and active member of the Association of State Floodplain Managers, Sarah has led complex projects in hydrology, 1D/2D hydraulic modeling, bridge and roadway hydraulics, scour analysis, flood mapping, and stream stabilization. Her portfolio includes sediment diversions, dam breach analysis, lagoon slope stabilization, and site design.

She now serves as a Vice President at Neel-Schaffer, the youngest VP in firm history, while also leading a multi-state water resources practice.

A passionate advocate for professional service, Sarah has held numerous leadership roles within the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), including President of the Jackson Branch, Treasurer of the Mississippi Section, Secretary of Region 5 Younger Member Council, and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Pre-College Outreach. Her service also extends to ASCE’s History and Heritage Committee, the EWRI Governing Board, and the EWRI 2025 Conference Planning Committee. She currently chairs and developed ACEC Mississippi’s Emerging Leaders Committee.

In addition to technical and professional leadership, Sarah is a co-founder of Friends of the Mississippi River Basin Model, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving a historic engineering landmark and promoting STEM education through public engagement and historical awareness.

Known for her collaborative spirit, efficiency, and commitment to lifelong learning, Sarah exemplifies the values of innovation, service, and leadership. She holds a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Mississippi State University.