Sarah Straas Pollak

Background

Pollak, Sarah Straas was born in Natchez, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Irvin Isaac and Daisy (Lewis) Straas.

Education

Bachelor, Mississippi U. for Women, 1965.

Career

Administrative assistant to dean, Tulane University, New Orleans, 1965-1971; senior sales representative, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1975-1980; marketing manager, Humana, Inc., Louisville, 1980-1982; director sales, business services, Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama, 1982-1985; executive director, Broward Preferred Providers, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1985-1987; society editor, The News, Boca Raton, Florida, since 1988. Advisory board Women's Center, Boca Raton Community Hospital, since 1990, Art Acres, South Palm Beach County Jewish Federation. Executive Committee Foundation for Women's Health in Alabama, Birmingham, 1983-1985.

National advisory board Academy Health Superior vena cava syndrome Marketing, Birmingham, 1983-1985. Honorary board member Council Marriage Preservationand Division Resolution.

Achievements

• Sarah Straas Pollak has been listed as a noteworthy Editor, health care executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Advisory committee Chris Evert Tennis Tournament & Gala, Boca Raton, since 1990. Festival committee Caldwell Theatre Company, Boca Raton, 1985. Member The Children's Museum, since 1987, Gold Coast Angels of Red Cross, since 1988, Opus Society ofPhilharmonic, 1986-1988, Professionals of Florida Symphonic Pops, 1986-1987, BocaRaton Museum of Art, 1985-1988.

Advisory board The Wellness Cmty. of South Florida. Member Boca Forum, Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.

Interests

• Avocations: cultural activities, tennis, reading, writing, singing.

Connections

Married Alan W. Pollak, June 4, 1971 (deceased 1973).

Father:

Irvin Isaac Straas

Mother:

Daisy (Lewis) Straas

Spouse:

Alan W. Pollak