Cara Mc Lean
About Cara Mc Lean
Cara McLean is a Marketing Coordinator at Rise8, with a background in military leadership and education. She has held various roles in the Colorado National Guard and has a strong academic foundation in public policy and environmental studies.
Current Role at Rise8
Cara Mc Lean serves as the Marketing Coordinator at Rise8, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies that align with the company's goals. Her work involves collaborating with various teams to enhance brand visibility and engage with target audiences effectively.
Previous Experience at Colorado National Guard
Cara Mc Lean has extensive experience with the Colorado National Guard, where she held multiple leadership roles. From 2018 to 2022, she served as the Senior Manager for Medical Plans and Operations. Prior to that, she was the Senior Manager for Education and Training from 2020 to 2022, and the Manager for Training and Operations from 2017 to 2018. Her tenure included responsibilities in emergency plans and human resources operations, demonstrating her leadership capabilities across various functions.
Academic Background and Qualifications
Cara Mc Lean holds a Master of Public Policy (MPP) from the University of Denver, where she also earned a Graduate Certificate in Homeland Defense and Security. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, achieving a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Political Science. Additionally, she attended the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence for leadership training and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College for advanced military education.
Former Role at University of Colorado Boulder
From 2009 to 2012, Cara Mc Lean worked as an Assistant Professor of Military Science in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) at the University of Colorado Boulder. In this role, she contributed to the development of future military leaders through education and training, leveraging her extensive military background.
Military Service Background
Cara Mc Lean has a solid foundation in military service, having served in the U.S. Army as a Frontline Leader from 2001 to 2005. This experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in the Colorado National Guard, where she demonstrated leadership and management skills across various operational areas.