Erin O'Donnell

Erin O'Donnell has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. Erin is currently employed at MxD as the Director of Government Engagement, where they drive the expansion of the organization's government strategy and oversees stakeholder mapping and outreach. Erin also manages the day-to-day activities of the government team and develops partnerships with manufacturing centers within the Defense Industrial Base and Organic Industrial Base.

Prior to joining MxD, Erin worked at the Gary Sinise Foundation as a Major Gifts Officer. In this role, they developed and executed strategies to cultivate and solicit six and seven-figure multi-year gifts to support the foundation and its programs. Erin also fostered collaboration across program teams, leading to increased funding.

Erin's previous experience includes a position at the National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining (NCDMM), where they served as the Director of Strategic Partnerships & Community Relations for America Makes. In this role, they managed partnerships with organizations such as the NFL, Department of Defense, United States Air Force, and NASA, among others.

Erin also has experience in startup management as the Operations & Marketing Manager at BARK Mobile Pet Vet, LLC. Erin established and managed all aspects of the business operations and marketing functions, including website creation, branding, and sales strategy.

Earlier in their career, Erin worked at Tapestry Solutions Inc. and Tapestry Solutions, Inc. – both Boeing companies. Erin held positions as Country Lead Field Support Representative and Regional Field Support Engineer, where they managed business operations, IT systems, logistics, and provided advisory support to senior military leaders.

Erin's work experience also includes their time in the United States Marine Corps, where they served as an Operations/Supply Coordinator and later as a Fiscal/Administration Chief. In these roles, they directed logistics support and planning, managed budgets, and created financial databases for military bases and units.

Overall, Erin O'Donnell has a diverse background in government engagement, strategic partnerships, nonprofit fundraising, startup management, and military logistics. Erin has demonstrated success in building partnerships, driving funding, and managing operations across various sectors.

Erin O'Donnell completed their education at Youngstown State University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communications. Erin successfully graduated from the university in 2014. No information is provided regarding their education before attending Youngstown State University.