Dr. Sarah Bond was raised in east central Illinois and was actively involved in 4-H for 12 years and the FFA for six years. She believes that her educational and leadership success is attributed to the opportunities she received in agriculture and these organizations. In 1991-92, she served as the State FFA Secretary-Treasurer, which allowed her to travel across the state and speak with high school students, business leaders, and educational institutions about the importance of Career and Technical Education.