Sara Villagio, Chief Marketing Officer of Carnegie Hall

Arts Unscripted with Monica Holt · Mar 19, 2026 · 40m

Sara Villagio believes some of the most important leadership lessons begin with listening.

Early in her tenure at Carnegie Hall, she made a point of meeting one-on-one with colleagues across the organization, setting the tone for a leadership style grounded in curiosity, collaboration, and learning from the people around you.

Now Chief Marketing Officer of the historic New York institution, Sara reflects on the moments and mentors that shaped her path from young musician to arts executive, and how she guides a cross-functional team of more than 60 people.

She also reflects on a challenge…