Sarah Cunningham
About Sarah Cunningham
Sarah Cunningham is a Talent Manager specializing in Executive Development at US Foods, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in organizational development, having held various roles in companies such as Cars.com and Accenture, and holds multiple degrees in related fields.
Work at US Foods
Sarah Cunningham has been serving as the Talent Manager for Executive Development at US Foods since 2017. In this role, she focuses on designing and implementing programs aimed at high-potential executive development and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Her responsibilities include managing executive coaching for senior leaders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and positive developmental outcomes. Cunningham's work contributes to the overall talent management strategy at US Foods, emphasizing the importance of developing leadership skills within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Cunningham holds a Master of Science in Organizational Development from Loyola University Chicago. She also has a Master's degree in Counselor Education from Northeastern Illinois University, which she is expected to complete in 2026. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Marquette University. Her educational background supports her expertise in talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement strategies.
Background
Cunningham has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to organizational development and talent management. Before joining US Foods, she served as a Talent and Organization Consultant at Accenture for one year and as an Org Development Consultant at Advocate Health Care for six years. Her tenure at Cars.com as Director of Organizational Development spanned ten years, where she implemented significant initiatives to enhance employee feedback and retention.
Achievements
During her time at Cars.com, Sarah Cunningham implemented a new competency model that improved retention among high-potential employees by 5%. She also played a key role in leading Cars.com to achieve a ranking of #13 on Computer World's nationwide list of Best Places to Work in IT in 2016. Her efforts in developing organizational cultures have focused on engaging and mobilizing high-potential talent, demonstrating her impact on employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
Professional Contributions
Cunningham specializes in creating customized leadership and skills development programs that enhance employee engagement. She has a strong track record of partnering with senior leadership teams to facilitate large-scale business transformations. Additionally, she facilitates targeted leadership development programs for all levels of leadership, aligning organizational development, learning, and talent management functions with corporate strategy.