Sara Badiali is a leading expert in building deconstruction and material reuse, with extensive experience in policy development, consulting, and advocacy. As the founder of Reclamation Administration (2011–2024), she curated over 4,000 news posts, conducted research, and provided publicly accessible reports and data on sustainable materials management.

Sara played a pivotal role in shaping North America’s first building deconstruction policy as a consultant for Portland’s Deconstruction Advisory Group. She also served as an Assistant Trainer for the city’s Deconstruction Contractor and Workforce Certification program. In recognition of her contributions, she received the Emerald Award from Build Reuse in 2017.

She holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Portland State University and is the author of Breaking It Down, the first book on deconstruction and reuse policy. She is currently working on Building It Up: Crafting Circular Economies through Reclaimed Materials, a practical guide to leveraging waste for economic and social impact.