Cari McCoy
Executive Change Leader | Simplifying Complexity & Accelerating Growth | Community Amplifier | Forty Under 40
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer at Ymca Of The Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, IA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Cari McCoy
Cari is a people-first leader who brings clarity, heart, and momentum to both business and community. Her superpower is her ability to connect vision with action—rallying teams around complex problems and turning them into meaningful outcomes. An experienced CEO and marketing executive, Cari is known for her relatable, authentic leadership style and her commitment to helping others reach their potential. Grounded in her background in psychology, she designs strategies that work because they resonate with people—internally and externally.Beyond her role in business, Cari is a passionate community advocate and connector. She was named to The Corridor Business Journal’s list of 250 influential business leaders, sits on the Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) board, and holds leadership roles with Goodwill of the Heartland\'s board of directors, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance’s Workforce Innovation Council, and ImpactCR. She’s also an active mentor, pouring into the next generation of leaders with intention and care.A Cedar Rapids native and Coe College graduate, Cari believes she lives in one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family—and she’s made it her personal mission to amplify the stories and experiences that showcase just how special Eastern Iowa is. She’s a proud mom to two brilliant daughters, an avid reader, and she enjoys kayaking, gardening, and embracing the rhythm of everyday life with her family.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Ymca Of The Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area
Jan 2026 — Present
Education
Colorado Technical University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
2015 — 2016
Coe College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology and Spanish
2004 — 2008
Skills
- Event Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Marketing Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Public Speaking
- Spanish
- Outlook
- Administrative Assistants
- Supervisory Skills
- Project Management
- Social Media
- Public Relations
- Organization
- Time Management
- Marketing
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