Maggie Finnerty

Maggie Finnerty is an accomplished entrepreneurship strategist currently leading the Economic Equity Investment Program at Business Oregon, focusing on advancing economic equity for historically marginalized groups. Additionally, Maggie implements Oregon's 10-Year Innovation Plan and serves as a business and legal instructor at Columbia Gorge Community College, teaching courses in entrepreneurship law and business fundamentals. With a strong background in marketing and business development from roles at Rose Law Firm and Perkins Coie LLP, Maggie's leadership experience includes serving as President and Executive Director of the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network and founding the Small Business Legal Clinic at Lewis & Clark Law School. Maggie holds a JD from the University of Oregon School of Law and a BA in Economics and Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Other notable experience includes coaching alpine ski racing for young children and various roles in business development throughout a diverse career.