Sara Dowling
About Sara Dowling
Sara Dowling serves as the Head of Employee Engagement and Learning & Development at Notion, bringing over 20 years of experience in talent growth and performance across various industries. She previously held significant roles at LinkedIn and Momentive.ai, where she focused on innovative learning strategies and employee engagement.
Work at Notion
Sara Dowling serves as the Head of Employee Engagement and Learning & Development at Notion since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the organization. Her leadership is characterized by a commitment to aligning learning initiatives with modern work lifestyles, ensuring that employees are motivated to engage in their professional development.
Previous Experience at LinkedIn
Sara Dowling has held multiple roles at LinkedIn, contributing to the company's learning and development strategies. She worked as a Global Training Manager in Global Customer Operations from 2012 to 2014, and later served as Director of Learning and Development from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she was involved in onboarding and instructional design as a Senior Manager from 2014 to 2017, and earlier as a Global Training Specialist in 2011. Her extensive experience at LinkedIn has shaped her expertise in employee training and engagement.
Experience at Momentive.ai
At Momentive.ai, Sara Dowling held the position of Senior Director, Head of Learning & Talent Management from 2020 to 2023. In this capacity, she focused on enhancing employee experience and developing talent management strategies. Prior to this role, she served as the Head of Employee Experience and Learning & Talent Management for a brief period in 2022. Her tenure at Momentive.ai contributed to her understanding of employee engagement in a fast-paced environment.
Education and Expertise
Sara Dowling studied Business Studies at Dublin Business School, where she earned a BA Hons from 1995 to 1999. Additionally, she attended Manor House School. With over 20 years of experience in various roles, she specializes in learning and talent strategy, employee engagement, and leadership development. Her approach emphasizes creating a culture of high performance, innovation, and collaboration within teams.
Background in Learning and Development
Sara Dowling's career includes significant roles in learning and development across multiple organizations. She worked as a Training & Employment Officer at FIT Limited from 2010 to 2011 and as a Learning & Development Manager at Optimum Limited from 2008 to 2010. Her early career also included a position as Customer Services & Insurance Team Leader at EBS Limited from 2000 to 2005. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of talent growth and performance.