Youth Poet Ambassador of Allegheny County, 2024-25

Sarah Voigt is a senior at Shady Side Academy. She began writing creatively when she was little and has since experimented with flash fiction, short stories, and poetry. Some of her recent literary projects include starting a seasonal poetry competition at her school and co-hosting “The Young Poets Society,” a podcast featuring young writers in Pittsburgh. Outside of writing, Sarah loves playing cello in the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, hanging out with her sister, and watching Audrey Hepburn films. As a Youth Poet Ambassador for City of Asylum, Sarah is excited to connect with other young people who share her love for literature.