Marie McGovern Davis

Associate Vice President,young Adult Talent Development at Jobs for the Future

Marie McGovern Davis has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several decades. Marie McGovern has held various leadership positions in different organizations, contributing to talent development, social equity, employment services, and youth opportunities.

Starting in 1989, Marie served as the Admissions Director, Director of Career Services, and National Recruitment Director at Johnson & Wales University. During this time, they developed and implemented strategic enrollment plans, designed recruitment programs, and oversaw admissions policies.

From 2012 to 2017, Marie worked as the National Recruiting Manager at Chipotle Mexican Grill, where they played a key role in building the company's employment brand. Marie McGovern developed unified recruiting campaigns, managed a national recruitment team, and established employment partnerships.

In 2017, Marie became the Executive Director of the Hire Opportunity Coalition, leading the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative. Marie McGovern coordinated large-scale hiring events, secured funding, and facilitated collaborations between employers, non-profit organizations, and workforce development agencies.

Marie then joined Penn Foster in 2018 as the Managing Director, where they created a career development and employment services center. Marie McGovern developed an employer engagement road map and customized recruitment strategies to connect employers with Penn Foster learners.

In 2020, Marie took on the role of Program Director at the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA), pioneering the Pathways to Social Equity Franchise Ownership program. This initiative aimed to empower potential Black owners in the foodservice industry, introducing an ownership model based on social equity.

Most recently, Marie joined Jobs for the Future (JFF) in 2023 as the Associate Vice President of Young Adult Talent Development. Marie McGovern'scurrent role involves overseeing initiatives to support young adults' professional growth and development.

Throughout their career, Marie has demonstrated a passion for talent development, social equity, and creating opportunities for youth.

Marie McGovern Davis has a BA degree in Speech Communications/Broadcast Journalism from the University of Rhode Island. Additionally, they also hold a BA degree in Broadcast Journalism and Public Relations from the same university. However, no specific start or end year information is provided for their education.

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