The Tahoe TAP podcast returns with its ongoing focus on the Things, Adventures, and People shaping life in the Sierra. Hosts Mike Peron and Rob Galloway are back behind the mic, delivering the latest stories and perspectives from across the Tahoe Basin — and this week’s episode zeroes in on the region’s economic future.

At a pivotal moment for the organization, the show features Sarah Schmidt, Executive Director of the Tahoe Prosperity Center, as she approaches her one-year anniversary in the role. Schmidt is also preparing to lead the organization’s flagship event, the Tahoe Economic Summit, for the first time on May 7.

Sarah Schmidt brings over 20 years of experience in sustainable community development, having led programs around the world to advance economic resilience, environmental stewardship, and inclusive growth. She has managed multimillion-dollar initiatives for USAID and other global partners, with a focus on workforce development, climate adaptation, and regional planning.

A skilled facilitator and systems thinker, Sarah is known for aligning diverse stakeholders and helping communities turn strategy into action. Now based in South Lake Tahoe, she brings that global perspective home to support local prosperity.

Sarah lives in South Lake Tahoe with her husband, two children, and two cats. She enjoys biking, swimming in the lake, and supporting the local businesses that make Tahoe so unique