Wendy C. Thompson
Management and Program Analyst @U.S. Department Of Commerce
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WORK HISTORY
Management and Program Analyst @U.S. Department Of Commerce
Washington, DC, US
Successfully managed the multi-year efforts, which culminated in the launch of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Pilot Fellowship, with a budget appropriated by the 118th U.S. Congress.Successfully launched the Deputy Undersecretary’s 2022 Inaugural Succession Planning Cohort as a response to the potential loss of retirement-eligible individuals who serve in mission critical roles or possess essential expertise.Managed four workstreams, with tasks including, but not limited to, succession planning cohort management, post-cohort efforts, cohort preparation, transitioning of cohort to the Human Capital Division.
EDUCATION
William Paterson University of New Jersey
MA
Montclair State University
BA
Syracuse University
PhD
ABOUT WENDY C. THOMPSON
I’m a mission-driven educator and program strategist with 30 years of experience designing transformative learning experiences across federal agencies, higher education, and nonprofit sectors. My passion lies in building inclusive, scalable training programs that empower people, strengthen institutions, and drive systemic change.At the U.S. Department of Commerce, I led the launch of a $1M fellowship program and directed a succession planning initiative that graduated 41 mission-critical professionals. I’ve earned national recognition for innovation in virtual training and have deep expertise in instructional systems design, adult learning, and workforce development.I thrive at the intersection of policy, education, and equity—and I’m especially drawn to roles that advance civil rights, social justice, and community organizing. Let’s connect if you’re building something bold and people-powered.
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