Sarah Foote — Strategic Communications Leader
Benefits · Employee Engagement · Change Management

Sarah
Foote

Strategic Communications Leader

20+ years guiding Fortune 500 companies and global organizations through complex employee communications. Specialized in benefits communications, change management, and employee engagement — with a track record of award-winning work across print and digital platforms.

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20+
Years Experience
700+
Companies Served
40+
Countries Reached
About Me

Clear messaging.
Meaningful impact.

I'm a strategic communications leader with more than two decades of experience helping organizations of all sizes — from growing companies to Fortune 500 enterprises — connect with their employees in ways that are clear, human, and effective.

My work centers on benefits communications, open enrollment, wellness programs, and change management. I serve as a trusted advisor to HR teams, benefits brokers, and business leaders, translating complex information into messaging that employees actually understand and act on.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English & Theology, and I bring both analytical rigor and a genuine love of writing to every project I take on.

Strategic Communications
End-to-end campaign development from planning and writing to design direction and peer review.
Change Management
Guiding employees and organizations through benefits harmonization, transitions, and transformations.
Global Reach
Communications strategies designed for diverse, global workforces spanning 40+ countries.
Award-Winning Work
Recognized by APEX, dotCOMM, AVA Digital, and Hermes Creative Awards for communications excellence.
Career History

Professional Experience

2023 — Present
Blue Communications, an Alera Group Company
Senior Communications Consultant

Delivering end-to-end consulting services across benefits communications, open enrollment, employee engagement, wellness programs, and leadership and change communications for a diverse client portfolio.

  • Partnered with AECOM's global well-being team to develop communications and companywide well-being challenges that increased program participation year-over-year; led ongoing development of the global well-being website serving employees across 40+ countries.
  • Earned multiple industry honors for AECOM global well-being program, including awards from APEX, dotCOMM, AVA Digital, and Hermes Creative Awards.
  • Led strategy and execution for Stanford University's open enrollment communications campaign, earning the highest Hermes Creative Award.
  • Developed a comprehensive change management communications strategy for a large-scale benefits harmonization initiative spanning client operations in India.
Benefits Communications Open Enrollment Well-Being Programs Change Management Global Workforce
2011 — 2022
A Foote Ahead, LLC
Communications Contractor

Partnered with communications agencies to produce benefits, wellness, and Total Rewards communications for 700+ companies across diverse industries.

  • Deliverables spanned brochures, newsletters, presentations, postcards, posters, blog posts, letters, and videos.
  • Managed needs assessment, content review coordination, and design development across a high-volume project portfolio.
Total Rewards Content Strategy Multi-Channel Project Management
2005 — 2009
Affiliated Computer Services (ACS)
Communications Specialist

Delivered projects for Fortune 500 clients including Delta Airlines, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Chubb Insurance for this global provider of business outsourcing and IT services.

  • Led migration of knowledgebase systems, improving user functionality by 25%.
  • Developed and facilitated training for 50 Service Center Representatives; partnered with trainers and SMEs to implement best practices and content improvements.
  • Drafted benefits enrollment materials and communications for 100,000+ recipients.
Benefits Enrollment Training & Development Client Services
Core Competencies

Skills & Expertise

Communications
  • Strategic Planning
  • Content Strategy & Writing
  • Change Management
  • Benefits Communications
Employee Programs
  • Open Enrollment
  • Wellness Programs
  • Total Rewards
  • Employee Engagement
Leadership & Operations
  • Client Relationships
  • Project Management
  • Global Workforce
  • Design Direction
Recognition

Awards & Honors

Hermes Creative Awards
Highest honor for Stanford University open enrollment campaign and AECOM global well-being program.
dotCOMM Awards
Recognized for digital communications excellence in the AECOM global well-being program.
AVA Digital Awards
Honored for outstanding digital content and employee engagement communications.
APEX Awards
Award for publication excellence recognizing the AECOM global well-being communications initiative.
Get In Touch

Let's Connect

Whether you're looking for a strategic communications partner, exploring a consulting engagement, or simply want to connect — I'd love to hear from you.

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