Ann Manby

Experience

1. Chief Workforce Development Officer

   Cwi Works

   Jul 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Ann Manby is an expert in workforce development, known for her strategic and insightful approach to empowering underserved job seekers. Throughout her career, Ann has combined creativity with a deep understanding of both employer and job seeker needs to craft innovative solutions and ensure adult job seekers are equipped for the modern job market. As the Chief Workforce Development Officer at CWI, Ann leads strategic planning, growth and oversight for a $60 million portfolio of national workforce development programming. She is instrumental in engaging and mobilizing key stakeholders to drive the organization’s mission forward, including partnering with employers to design an innovative career pathway blueprint program that aligns targeted training with in-demand industry occupations.Ann also serves as strategic advisor to the American Workforce Coalition, a network of national nonprofit organizations dedicating to advancing the workforce aspirations of older adults. In this role, she collaborates with coalition members to design outreach and educational strategies to build relationships with key policymakers and Federal agencies. Before joining CWI, Ann’s strategic acumen led to the successful launch of multiple groundbreaking initiatives that expanded service regions and enhanced job seeker support systems. Her ability to foresee industry trends and implement forward-thinking solutions has made a lasting impact on workforce development opportunities available to traditionally underserved communities.

Education

• Ohio Wesleyan University

  Bachelor's degree

  1998 — 2002