Sarah Fouts

Sarah Fouts is a scholar of American Studies at UMBC, where she is an associate professor and co-directs the Orser Center for Public Humanities. Her research covers food and labor, disasters, and community engagement, with a focus on New Orleans and Honduras. Her book Rebuilding New Orleans was published by UNC Press in 2025. She was an A Studio in the Woods resident in the 2025-2026 period, developing the Fruit for Thought documentary series with Fernando López.