Sara Rafferty
Elite agent, manager, & negotiator for professional Jiu-Jitsu athletes
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Sara Rafferty is a lifelong athlete and passionate Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. She dedicates her time to managing top female athletes in the sport such as 2x ADCC champion Adele Fornarino and IBJJF world champion Brianna Ste-Marie. A strong advocate for professionalism in the sport, Sara trains at the renowned Art of Jiu Jitsu academy in Southern California.
Off the mats, Sara is a seasoned professional with over 12 years of expertise in technology operations, product ownership, data analytics, and change management. She has held leadership roles at an S&P 500 company running various departments, earning recognition for her work in innovation and cutting-edge technology, with multiple awards to her name. Known for her skills in negotiation, strategy, and communication, Sara has successfully navigated complex business environments.
Sara's accomplishments
- Manages top female Jiu-Jitsu athletes like Adele Fornario & Brianna Ste-Marie.
- Coaches and advocates for professionalism in Jiu-Jitsu.
- 12+ years in tech operations, product ownership, and data analytics.
- Leadership roles at an S&P 500 company, with multiple innovation awards.
- Skilled in negotiation, strategy, and business communication.
- Trains at Art of Jiu Jitsu academy in Southern California.
In her own words...
Hear Sara's advice on how athletes can leverage agents, managers, and representation to negotiate better sponsorships and fight contracts in her appearance on the world's top Jiu-Jitsu education podcast, BJJ Mental Models.
Real feedback on Sara's work:
“Sara's dedication, care, and talent as my agent were essential to me getting where I am today. I absolutely could not have done this without her.”
Adele Fornarino, 2X ADCC world champion
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