Mary Ann Claire Ong
Education and Partnership Development Manager @Thurston County Chamber Of Commerce
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WORK HISTORY
Education and Partnership Development Manager @Thurston County Chamber Of Commerce
Evaluates and develops strategic partnerships that connect employers, education systems, and workforce boards to establish sustainable businesses and talent pathways across Washington’s South Sound region. Facilitates the Chamber’s role in positioning workforce development, education, economic development, public sector, and private industry around shared objectives. Serves as a liaison fostering collaboration and growth across industries and associations. Oversees grants and contract funding opportunities, leading proposal development efforts to support new revenue models. Plans and executes specific annual events to ensure strategic impact while developing marketing and communication materials to promote programs and opportunities to targeted audiences. Leads initiatives including the Chamber Foundation’s Find Your Future, South Sound BIPOC, Math for Life, Future of Work Summit, and Business and Education Network Committee to advance regional talent development priorities. Serves as a board advisory to the Southwest Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and business member of the South Sound Council.
EDUCATION
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Minor in Military Science
WSU Carson College of Business
(In-Progress) Master of Business Administration, MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
ABOUT MARY ANN CLAIRE ONG
I am a partnership and business development professional with a foundation in marketing strategy and stakeholder engagement. My career began with eight years of leadership as an active-duty U.S. Army Officer, where I found a passion for disciplined execution, strategic planning, and leading teams through complex operational environments. I bring those principles into my current work in creating systems where business, education, and community priorities align to deliver lasting impact.My skills in marketing and communications help me identify opportunities, craft narratives that resonate, and design approaches that convert engagement into results. I am currently pursuing my MBA at Washington State University to further refine my ability to optimize organizational performance and build scalable systems that support long‑term growth. I bring a structured, detail‑driven approach to my work, anchored in clarity and follow‑through.I facilitate cross-sector collaborations, manage B2B relationships, and support fund development initiatives that balance community with sustainability. If you would like to explore opportunities or share ideas, let’s connect.
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