TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIES
In ancient commerce, a touchstone determined authenticity and value.
At Touchstone Strategies, we believe advocacy should meet that same standard. We measure policy by impact, strategy by results, and partnerships by trust. Our work is deliberate, disciplined, and unyielding. Every argument is refined. Every strategy is pressure-tested. Every objective is pursued with discipline and resolve.
When the stakes are high, we make sure your position stands up to the test. Because influence should be proven, not presumed.
Sarah Gist | Principal
Sarah Gist advises her clients at the intersection of strategy and execution, combining political insight with proactive advocacy. Through her strong relationships with policymakers and ability to build consensus among stakeholders, she consistently advances client priorities in complex political environments.
With experience spanning campaigns, nonprofit advocacy, and economic development, Sarah brings a 360-degree understanding of how policy is shaped—from electoral dynamics to legislative negotiation and local implementation. She played a key role in Colorado’s 2020 election cycle as Finance Director for the House Majority Project and has since worked with clients across a range of policy and regulatory issues.
Her background includes national-level advocacy work in Washington, D.C., housing policy in the San Francisco Bay Area, and regional economic development in one of Colorado’s fastest-growing areas, where she worked at the intersection of business, government, and community stakeholders. Sarah has successfully represented clients across a range of complex policy areas, including healthcare, energy, conservation, and issues related to local control. Her consistent presence at the Colorado State Capitol ensures clients have informed, real-time insight into legislative and regulatory developments.
Sarah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Welfare with a minor in Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, and is based in the Denver metro area. Outside the Capitol, you can usually find (or try to find) her discovering new camping spots on the Colorado Mountains with her dog, Atlas.
