Cara Cook is a seasoned marketing executive with significant expertise developing customer acquisition and product management strategies. Cara is the founder and president of Oak Hill Consulting, a boutique firm specializing in strategic and tactical marketing for small businesses.

Her most recent engagement involved working with Skillcrush, a leading online learning community, to develop and implement strategies to optimize their marketing channels. Prior to starting Oak Hill, Cara spent 12 years at American Express where she held multiple roles spanning both the B2B and B2C businesses. She developed a proven track record for driving results, leading large cross-functional teams and improving the customer experience through both in-person interactions and digital channels. While in OPEN, the American Express team dedicated to small business, Cara developed the field sales and tradeshow acquisition channels to reach a wider audience. She was responsible for the creation of OPEN lounges at convention centers, resulting in increased customer acquisition and heightened brand awareness.

In addition to her professional work, Cara volunteers her time with the Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry, spearheading marketing and communications efforts. Cara graduated from the BBA program at the University of Michigan (Go Blue).