SARA MCVEY

President and CEO at Sequoia Living

Sara McVey has a diverse work experience in various leadership roles. SARA served as the President and CEO of Sequoia Living from 2019 onwards. In 2020, they became a member of Chief, a private network aimed at empowering women leaders. SARA also joined Parlay House as a member in 2021.

From 2015 to 2019, Sara was the CEO of Horizon House, a senior living facility in Seattle. Prior to that, they held multiple roles at Mather LifeWays from 2003 to 2015, including Vice President and Vice President, Marketing & Interim Senior Living Operations Director. SARA was also the President of Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce from 2012 to 2014.

Sara's earlier experiences include serving as the Vice President of Marketing, PR, Digital & On-line at Vanguard Health Systems in 2012, as well as Vice President, Account Services at The Food Group from 1999 to 2003. Before that, they worked as the International Sales and Marketing Director at The Carnegie Clubs in 2001 and as the Assistant Vice President, Marketing at Vi (formerly known as Classic Residence by Hyatt) from 1999 to 2001.

Overall, Sara McVey has a strong background in senior living management, marketing, and leadership development.

Sara McVey has a diverse education history that spans several institutions and fields of study. SARA first attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh from 1986 to 2002, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Education. During the same period, they also completed another Bachelor of Arts degree, this time in Marketing Communications.

In 2007, Sara pursued further education and enrolled in The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. SARA obtained their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from there in 2009, focusing on Business and Finance.

In 2014, Sara sought professional training and education in digital communication and media/multimedia. SARA completed a certification program in Email Marketing and Social Media from Work Related Professional Training & Education, which lasted from 2014 to 2018.

Furthermore, in 2022, Sara participated in a program called Executive Presence at Wharton Executive Education. However, no specific degree or field of study was provided for this program.

In addition to their academic and professional training, Sara also holds a certification as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator from the State of Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The exact date of obtaining this certification is not specified in the provided information.

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