Sara Rayme

Sara Rayme is the senior vice president of public affairs at the American Gaming Association (AGA). In this role, she oversees the AGA communications, government relations, ally development, research and campaign-style public affairs initiatives.

Rayme has nearly 10 years of experience within the gaming industry, having previously spent eight years rising the ranks at MGM Resorts International. She was featured on Global Gaming Business Magazine's "25 People to Watch" list in 2015.

Prior to joining AGA, Rayme spearheaded the lobbying effort and largest gaming referendum in the country that led to the successful awarding of licensure to MGM National Harbor. She won "Ballot Initiative Campaign of the Year" for her work in 2013 with the American Association of Political Consultants.

In addition, Rayme has also worked at various trade associations in Washington, D.C., and as the director of finance for the successful campaign to elect Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto.

Rayme is a graduate of Ohio University and a mother of two sons. She currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland with her family.