Dr. Sara Agostinelli is an accomplished educator, organizational learning leader, and culture strategist who has dedicated her career to helping people and systems grow. With a doctorate in Education and extensive experience in program development, training, and leadership coaching, Sara brings clarity, structure, and compassion to the organizations and individuals she supports.
Sara is known for her ability to design meaningful learning experiences that strengthen communication, improve team alignment, and elevate workplace culture. Her approach centers on a core belief: when people understand how they learn and work best, they can grow into the leaders their organizations need.
Sara’s work blends academic expertise with practical application. She excels at:
Creating learning frameworks that empower leaders and teams
Supporting professionals navigating change and growth
Coaching individuals to recognize their strengths and blind spots
Guiding organizations as they refine culture, communication, and expectations
Designing equitable, accessible development pathways
Her calm presence, insight-driven coaching style, and ability to make complex concepts approachable help teams build trust and confidence.
With a background spanning higher education, curriculum design, student development, and team leadership, Sara brings a holistic understanding of how people learn—and how organizations evolve. Her experience includes:
Leading staff and faculty development initiatives
Designing training programs rooted in adult-learning theory
Supporting institutional strategy and culture-building efforts
Facilitating conversations that deepen awareness and strengthen collaboration
Mentoring emerging leaders through academic and professional transitions
Her work consistently strengthens the connection between people, purpose, and performance.
Dr. Agostinelli believes growth is both personal and collective. She helps people move through challenges with intention, supporting them in developing the self-awareness, resilience, and clarity needed to perform at a high level.
Her leadership is marked by empathy, evidence-based practice, and a commitment to creating environments where people can learn, contribute, and thrive.
Teams and leaders trust Sara because she brings:
Structure without rigidity
Compassion without compromising accountability
Insight without judgment
And a steady presence that helps others find direction
Whether she is coaching an individual, developing a curriculum, or helping an organization navigate change, Sara equips people with the mindset and tools required to grow—and to lead with purpose.
