Coraggio Group Selects Sara Meaney to Lead Firm as Managing Partner
PORTLAND, Ore., November 30, 2023
Coraggio Group, LLC, a leading strategy and organizational change management consulting firm, is excited to announce the promotion of Sara Meaney to lead the firm as managing partner, effective November 27. With a proven track record of strategic leadership, driving organizational growth, and creative problem solving, Meaney brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the lead position of the well-respected consulting firm.
Sara joined Coraggio full-time in April of 2022 as a principal and head of the firm’s travel and tourism consulting practice after a year of collaboration as an independent consultant. In her tenure with the firm, she has contributed significant value through her leadership of the firm’s largest successful new business pursuits, complex client engagements, new product development initiatives, and thought leadership. Prior to joining Coraggio, Sara was appointed by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to serve as Wisconsin tourism secretary, where she led the state’s $22.2 billion tourism industry to record-breaking success and through the challenges of the pandemic. As tourism secretary, she achieved the state’s first tourism budget increase in over a decade, launched one of the first Offices of Outdoor Recreation in the Midwest, and championed the allocation of over $100 million in CARES Act funding for the state’s tourism-related businesses, nonprofits and cultural institutions. Sara is also a proven entrepreneur, having built a startup digital media agency into a thriving and fast-growing firm before leading the company through a successful merger with a Milwaukee-based advertising agency. Subsequently serving in executive leadership positions within the advertising and marketing space, she has led strategy for clients in the outdoor recreation and active lifestyle, professional services, higher education, healthcare, and travel and tourism industries.
“It is an honor to lead an organization that continues to earn and deliver on its trusted reputation among so many leaders and organizations,” said Sara Meaney. “I’ve been fortunate to have benefitted from the guidance and mentorship of Coraggio Founder Trever Cartwright and Managing Partner Michelle Janke, as both a former client of the firm and a colleague. I hope to build upon their legacies of excellence as we explore new opportunities to deliver impact for our clients and growth of the firm.”
Michelle, who will be stepping back from the business to focus more time with her family, shared, “I am excited about Sara’s appointment. This promotion comes at a pivotal time as Coraggio continues to solidify its position as a leading boutique consulting firm and expands its footprint into new geographies and sectors.”
“We look forward to what the future holds for Coraggio under Sara’s direction,” said David Burgess, CEO of Miles Partnership, Coraggio’s parent company. “Her unique perspective and strategic vision will strengthen and build upon the firm’s stellar reputation and position of leadership. We are confident in her ability to drive innovation, expand impact, and lead the firm to even greater success.”
About Coraggio Group
Coraggio is a strategy and organizational change consulting firm. Our clients choose us to help them tackle their most important strategic, operational, and organizational challenges. Our team of senior consultants work across several industry sectors, including travel and tourism, government, economic development and education. Learn more at www.CoraggioGroup.com
About Miles Partnership
Miles is a strategic marketing consultancy focused exclusively on travel and tourism. Today we work with more than 130 destinations, hospitality businesses and other travel industry clients to develop marketing and management strategies that amplify local experiences, boost visitation, improve community relations and increase overall economic impact. Learn more at www.MilesPartnership.com.
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