Sara Gallagher
Sara Gallagher is not just an expert in project leadership—she’s a dynamic speaker who turns complex ideas into captivating stories that audiences remember. As President of The Persimmon Group, an award-winning consulting firm, Sara brings over 15 years of experience helping Fortune 500 companies, fast-growing startups, and public sector leaders bridge the gap between ambitious vision and practical execution.
Sara’s keynotes are known for their clarity, humor, and insight—equipping leaders with tools they can use immediately. Her talks on PMO transformation, strategic execution, and the future of project leadership have made her a repeat speaker at major conferences, including PMI Global and PMI-DC, and a trusted voice in the project management community.
A contributor to PMI’s global standards and instructor to thousands through her Udemy courses, Sara also writes the popular Big Dumb Questions newsletter on LinkedIn, where she challenges conventional thinking and sparks deeper conversations about leadership.
