Sara O’Connell joined MDI Hospital in 2017. She previously worked as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Bar Harbor Bank and Trust. Sara holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business & Parks, Recreation & Tourism from the University of Maine.

As a Human Resources Director at MDI Hospital, Sara enjoys being a consistent resource for employees and deploying creative problem-solving solutions. “I am proud to work at MDI Hospital because it is a pillar of support for our community. MDI Hospital’s integrated care approach and local, home-town feel provide an unparalleled experience for our patients,” she says. “Being born and raised in Bar Harbor I am passionate to our community and taking care of the people who live here.”

Sara demonstrates her commitment to her community as an active volunteer at Big Brothers & Big Sisters, the Downeast Family YMCA, and the MDI YMCA, where she currently serves as Board Chair. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and family, raising chickens, camping, hiking, tennis, and golf.