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About Sara BrockSara is a Principal Medical Writer for Medtronic’s Spinal and Biologics business in Memphis, TN. In this role, she is responsible for strategic communications planning within the company’s Quality department. During Sara’s six years at Medtronic, she has overseen the company’s family of websites, which serve as a reliable source for educating patients about treatment options. These Web sites, such as www.back.com, reach millions of patients each year. Sara has also worked for First Tennessee Bank, First Mercantile Trust, and completed internships at FedEx and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Attending The University of Memphis on the Emerging Leaders Scholarship, Sara earned a BA in Communications and an MSBA with an emphasis in Marketing. At The U of M, Sara was on the Executive Board for the first annual Up ‘til Dawn Dance Marathon in 1999. The inaugural event, benefiting St. Jude, raised $55,000. Today, the event is held at universities around the country and has raised millions of dollars for the hospital.
A graduate of The Leadership Academy’s Fellows Program, Sara is a member of the Junior League of Memphis, MPACT Memphis, Delta Gamma Alumni Group, a Lifetime Member of The University of Memphis Alumni Association, and a Board Member for Voices of the South. She enjoys running and completed her first half marathon in December 2009.
Latest Posts by Sara Brock
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What will we be called?
By Sara Brock on August 16, 2010 | No Comments
The Memphis Shelby Country Metropolitan Government. That’s what we’ll be called if the new charter, recently filed with the Shelby County Election Commission, is passed on November 2. (Personally,... -
Camp Good Grief – A Memphis OriginalBy Sara Brock on August 2, 2010 | 1 Comment
Well, I’m back in the ol’ cubicle after three amazing days at summer camp. I’ve had to put down the water balloons and pick up the phone, trade my pool time for meeting time, and u...
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Read How The Red Cross Helped A Memphis Family After Recent FloodingBy Sara Brock on May 13, 2010 | 1 Comment
Maria Marquez isn’t sure what would have happened to her family if the Red Cross wasn’t there to help not once…but twice. Maria and Jose Marquez, along with their six children are warm and safe ...
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Mother’s Day Is Here!By Sara Brock on May 7, 2010 | 1 Comment
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, so I thought I’d share what I’m getting my mom (she is in Nashville and doesn’t read MemphisConnect.com, so I think it’s okay). This year, I picked up two adorab...
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Let’s MoveBy Sara Brock on April 2, 2010 | 5 Comments
There’s strong momentum in the fight against the childhood obesity epidemic – nationally and locally. First Lady Michelle Obama named Mayor Cory Booker and Senator Bill Frist as chairs of her rece...
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New UC, New Whopper BarBy Sara Brock on March 9, 2010 | 2 Comments
The University of Memphis is opening the new University Center (UC), and I’m totally jealous. The UC of my era had a distinct 70’s vibe, dim lighting, a suspect basement with pool table/video gam...
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I’m Trying, Really I Am…By Sara Brock on March 2, 2010 | 8 Comments
By means of Forbes’ algorithm involving sales tax, weather, unemployment, commute times, and crime, I’ve recently learned that I’m supposed to be miserable in Memphis. I didn’t know that. So...
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Take a Tour of The Hope Center at Bent Tree ApartmentsBy Sara Brock on January 20, 2010 | No Comments
On Winchester Road, near Airways, lies the Bent Tree Apartments. And there’s something very special going on at Bent Tree. This isn’t an apartment complex, it’s an apartment community. For m...
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