Sarah Tobin

A dynamic HR leader with a global track record in talent development, employee experience, and people strategy, Sarah Tobin currently serves as the Head of Talent Development at Calm, the leading mental wellness brand. With a deep expertise in performance management, leadership development, and organizational culture, Sarah helps build environments where employees are not only high-performing—but deeply engaged.

At Calm, she leads the strategy behind cultivating high-impact leaders, identifying top talent, and delivering scalable development initiatives that drive both employee growth and business results. Sarah’s background includes global experience in talent management and people operations, and she brings a strong academic foundation with a Master’s in Organizational Psychology and award-winning research on leadership behaviors that inspire teams.

Before joining Calm, Sarah made a mark outside the boardroom as the founder of Marina Run Club (MRC), one of San Francisco’s largest and most vibrant fitness-based social clubs. Under her leadership, MRC grew into a community of 8,000+ professionals from sectors like tech, media, wellness, and entertainment. Through intentional brand building, community design, and event strategy, she created a culture that fostered authentic connection, inclusion, and shared purpose—principles that mirror her approach to building strong organizational cultures today.

Sarah is a sought-after voice for topics such as DEI in leadership development, employee engagement, and the intersection of well-being and workplace performance. Her unique blend of analytical insight and human-centered leadership makes her a compelling speaker for any audience of HR and People Leaders looking to elevate the employee experience and future-proof their talent strategy.