Board welcomes Crain

By Ron Siebler

The Board of Trustees of Preservation Dallas announced that Sarah Crain has joined them as the new executive director. With her extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, deep passion for history, and proven track record as chief operating officer and deputy director of Old City Park, Crain is exceptionally well-equipped to advance the mission of Preservation Dallas. Her strong connections within the Dallas community further strengthen confidence in her leadership.

Crain has worked for Old City Park since 2019. Under her leadership, she spearheaded a comprehensive rebranding of the park to better serve both the Cedars Community and the broader Dallas area to create better brand awareness for Dallas’s oldest park. Her dedication to community service and historical preservation began long before her tenure at Old City Park. From an early age, Crain was exposed to a range of historic preservation issues and visited numerous historic sites, fueling her dedication to Texas history and preservation. 

Crain believes that the heart of any nonprofit lies in its commitment to service. The Latin motto “serviam,” meaning “I will serve,” has guided her from her time at Ursuline Academy of Dallas. She approaches her work with a focus on key questions: Who are we serving? How are we serving them? And how can we improve our service?