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Kara McGuire
VP, Operations
Kara McGuire is VP, Operations for the IT Role Based Products Group.
Prior to this role, she led analyst, advisor and research teams for the Gartner for Sales Leaders product. She previously led a team of advisors and analysts covering a wide range of topics in the marketing practice.
Prior to her management responsibilities, Ms. McGuire studied Gen Z and Parents as well as consumer money behavior and financial services.
Previous experience
Prior to Gartner, Ms. McGuire was an award winning content creator. At the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Ms. McGuire wrote a syndicated personal finance column. At American Public Media, she was a producer on several programs including Marketplace Money.
Professional background
Minneapolis Star Tribune, Personal finance columnist , 7 years
American Public Media, Producer, 6 years
Education
B.A., History, Macalester College