Mary Ann McChesney: Chief of Staff in Boston, Massachusetts

Senior Associate Director, Alumni Networks (2022- 2024); Associate Director (2016-2022) Managed internal operations and alumni engagement projects designed to increase event attendance, interaction with the University, and the fundraising prospect pool. Managed 50+ BU collaborators, contractors, and volunteers. Steered volunteer leadership committees, board task force groups, industry networks with expert panel discussions, and regional networking events.

Associate Director, Running Programs (2012-2016); Assistant Director (2010-2012) Development Officer (2008-2010) Directed successful running programs that increased participation and fundraising results supporting the Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Contributed to Annual Fundraising: $10M+ on a team of 7, thru 4 programs and 1,500+ participants. Managed teams of 2-6 direct reports; coordinated department collaboration, & supervised various vendors, partners, & 400+ volunteers.

Assistant Athletic Director (2004-2007); Manager of Operations and Facilities (2002-2004) Member of Sr. management team. Served on the University Emergency Planning Committee. Led cross-functional department collaboration and directed Division 1 athletic event operations and community relations for 300+ annual events and 12 varsity sports programs. Oversaw 3-4 vendors & 200+ event staff with a team of 3.

Assistant Director of Athletics (2001-2002); Assistant to the Associate Director of Athletics (1994-2001) Led athletic department programs, facilities, business operations, and events. Coordinated facility operations, maintenance & capital projects; negotiated contracts and coordinated bid proposals for outsourced facility projects, program services, championship events & community activities.