Sara Madsen Miller

About Sara:

Sara Madsen Miller is a Principal and the Chief Operating Officer of 1820 Productions, an Emmy Award–winning video production company. 1820 creatively and strategically helps businesses drive market share and brand awareness by creating visual content to uniquely fit every need.

Background & Experience:

Sara has developed and produced numerous commercials, award-winning documentaries and hit television shows. Through 1820, she has partnered with large clients like AT&T, Toyota and 7-Eleven, collaborated with advertising agencies such as The Richards Group and Golin, and developed programming content for television networks including ABC and DISCOVERY. 1820 has been the recipient of over 80 awards including multiple Emmy Awards, MarCom Awards and Gold Addy Awards.

Prior to joining 1820 Productions, Sara had 14 years of executive leadership with Pfizer Inc. Through her keen leadership, strategic business approach and communication skills, Sara won numerous sales awards including the Vice President’s Management Club for the top 10% of managers.

Sara has served as a board member on the Cotton Bowl Classic Association, Texas Women’s Foundation, and the Dallas Regional Chamber, and chair of the Leadership Council, and as a member of the Advisory Council for the Texas Women’s University Institute for Women’s Leadership. She’s been honored with a number of civic awards including the Dallas Business Journal Women in Business Award and the American Advertising Federation’s Shining Star Award.

Education & Training:

She received a BA in journalism and mass communication and a BS in business and public administration from Drake University and Executive Education from Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business.