Mary Beth Whyel

About Mary Beth Whyel

I\'m the person you want when things get complicated. As a Chief of Staff and strategic…

Experience

1. Fractional Chief of Staff Consultant

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   Jul 2022 — Present · Oakland, CA, US

   Partnered with C-suite executives and leadership teams at mission-driven organizations to deliver strategic clarity, operational excellence, and executive support during periods of significant growth or transition- Led cross-functional projects, including budgeting and strategic planning processes, workflow optimization, and organizational realignment- Designed and implemented leadership team agendas, off-sites, and executive decision-making frameworks to enhance collaboration and efficiency- Guided senior leaders through leadership transitions, building trust, fostering alignment, and implementing systems to sustain long-term growth- Leveraged expertise in project management, strategic communications, and operational efficiency to drive measurable results for diverse organizations.

Education

• American University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

• American University

  MA

• The Broad Center

  Master of Education - MEd, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Skills

• Editing
• Budgets
• Asia Pacific
• Corporate Social Media
• Research
• Political Science
• Fundraising
• Foreign Affairs
• Program Management
• Asian Business
• International Relations
• Public Policy
• Donor Management
• Project Finance
• International Security
• Foreign Policy
• Social Media
• International Development
• South East Asia
• Intercultural Training
• Politics
• Event Management
• Policy Analysis
• Stata
• Customer Service
• Management
• Project Coordination
• Program Evaluation
• Intercultural Communication
• Political Risk Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Social Networking
• International Economics