Mary Grace Baxendale

Mary Grace Baxendale has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Mary Grace began their career as a Program Intern at International Visitors/World Affairs Council, where they assisted in organizing leadership and business programs for international dignitaries and officials. Mary Grace then worked as an Executive Assistant at the Institute for Defense and Business, managing the daily schedule and travel arrangements for the president.

Mary then joined Language Club International as an ESL Teacher, where they taught English to South Korean children and developed educational programs. Mary Grace then returned to the Institute for Defense and Business as a Program Associate, organizing educational programs and managing logistics for various stakeholders.

Mary later joined Audigy Group as a Membership Development Coordinator, where they created and implemented strategies for relationship development and marketing campaigns. Mary Grace then moved to TriTeamPDX, where they served as a Member of the Board.

Mary's next role was at Korn Ferry as a Project Manager, where they planned and managed the delivery of leadership development programs for Fortune 500 clients worldwide. Mary Grace designed and managed e-learning applications and trained employees on financial and project management platforms.

Most recently, Mary worked at Genesis Advisers as a Senior Project Manager, specializing in leadership development solutions for leaders, teams, and organizations in transition. Mary Grace was responsible for delivering the First 90 Days executive onboarding solutions and supporting transitions at every level of the leadership value chain.

Overall, Mary Grace Baxendale has demonstrated their expertise in project management, leadership development, program coordination, and relationship management throughout their various roles in different industries.

Mary Grace Baxendale has an extensive education history. In 2004, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in International Studies with a focus on European Union/Area Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mary Grace later pursued further education and completed their Masters degree in International Studies and International Business at East Carolina University from 2005 to 2007. During the same period, they also engaged in a dual program with École des Hautes Études Commerciales, Université Laval, earning a Master's degree in International Studies/Business along with a Certificate in French. Mary Grace Baxendale additionally acquired language skills in French during a brief period of study at Université Paris-Sorbonne in 2002 and gained insights into international business at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen in 2001. Most recently, in 2023, they obtained a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education.