Sarah Ross Geisen

Sarah Ross Geisen, the President and Founder of the Drew Ross Memorial Foundation and a Gold Star sister to CPT Andrew “Drew” Ross, currently leads the organization. Hailing from Lexington, VA, Sarah and Drew, grounded in small-town values, grew up intimately acquainted with the life of military service throughout their childhood. Sarah, along with her husband, LtCol Brian Geisen, and their four sons, is stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC. As a military spouse, she brings a wealth of experience and understanding to the challenges and commitments of military life. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth in 2007 and completed her master’s degree in 2014 from Drexel University.

With a family background deeply rooted in military service, including being the daughter of an Airman, sister of a Soldier, and spouse of a Marine, Sarah possesses a profound understanding and appreciation for the commitment of the brave men and women in our nation’s service. In addition to her roles as President and Founder, Sarah actively volunteers with numerous Gold Star, military, and other nonprofit organizations to include Travis Manion Foundation and Wear Blue Run to Remember. She has served on the planning committee for the 128th Woody Williams Foundation Gold Star Memorial in Lexington, VA, she has been a guest speaker at events in Lexington, VA, and West Point, NY. showcasing her dedication to honoring and supporting military families across various platforms. Sarah has also been appointed by Virginia’s Governor, Glenn Youngkin to the VMSDEP (Virginia Military Survivor and Dependent Education Program) Task Force to uphold and continue the support for Virginia’s military families.