Hi, I'm Sara Pelosi - Director, YouTube Trust & Safety APAC at YouTube
I am driven by the challenge of scaling teams within the world's most dynamic tech ecosystems. I thrive where operational complexity meets human intuition, building safe and sustainable digital spaces.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Directed regional staffing initiatives at Google to build high-performance APAC infrastructure.
Currently oversees Trust and Safety operations for YouTube in the APAC region.
Provides expertise in operational scaling, people program management, and complex cross-functional strategy.
🚀 Career trajectory
People and Culture Foundation
Spent early career years in San Francisco and APAC honing HR and people programs at Google.
✦ People Operations
✦ Organizational Design
Strategic Staffing Leadership
Scaled staffing channels and regional recruitment infrastructure for APAC, driving massive growth.
✦ Talent Acquisition
✦ Scale Strategy
Executive Trust & Safety
Currently leading YouTube's regional safety strategy, integrating analytical rigor with operational oversight.
✦ Digital Governance
✦ Safety Leadership
💪🏻 Superpowers
Operational Architecture
Engineering resilient workflows for hyper-growth teams
Architected scalable staffing channels across complex APAC markets.
Refined operational processes to increase team output and efficiency.
Transformed abstract business needs into actionable team performance metrics.
Safety Strategy
Navigating high-stakes digital trust and integrity environments
Leads regional strategy for content integrity and safety protocols.
Analyzes emerging digital risks to proactively shield user ecosystems.
Translates high-level corporate policies into localized operational success.
Human Capital Scaling
Cultivating top-tier talent in dynamic tech organizations
Cultivates talent pipelines through data-driven recruitment strategies.
Mentors diverse leaders to thrive within high-pressure organizational shifts.
Builds inclusive cultures that drive innovation and retention.
I'm excited about
Exploring strategic leadership roles in evolving digital safety landscapes.
Connecting with peers navigating the complexities of regional growth.
Finding new ways to contribute to organizational culture in tech.
I can help with
Mentoring leaders on scaling operational teams across APAC.
Advising on building robust internal processes for safety and integrity.
Sharing insights on adapting global talent strategies to local markets.
I would love your help on
Expanding perspectives on emerging safety risks in the APAC tech sector.
Discussing novel frameworks for fostering engagement in large teams.
Identifying best practices for managing rapid organizational change.