President Emeritus of IIC (International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works) following six years as President from 2013-2019. She is a Trustee of English Heritage, Science Museum Group, Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons, Landmark Trust and the Holst Birthplace Trust.She is a Professor in Practice at Durham University, a member of the Westminster Abbey Fabric Commission and the Gloucester Diocesan Advisory Committee. She is a Fellow of IIC, the Society of Antiquaries and the Royal Society of Arts.Sarah was awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 2015.Sarah held a number of roles at the National Trust from 1985-2014 including Museumsand Collections Director, Historic Properties Director and Head Conservator. She continues as a Director of the National Trust Historic House Hotels.She worked in the Scientific Department of the National Gallery from 1980-1985. Sarah was educated at Oxford University where she was awarded a BA Hons in Chemistry, and the Courtauld Institute of Art, London where she received a Diploma in Easel Paintings Conservation.She has written and lectured extensively on conservation in museums and historic buildings and has a particular interest in environmental sustainability.