Mary Bender

Mary Bender is a seasoned professional in production management and operations, currently serving as Senior Director at PBS since March 2013, after progressing from the role of Director of Production Management. Prior experience includes a Director of Production Management position at Sirens Media from November 2011 to March 2013, and a tenure at Discovery Communications from July 2002 to November 2011 as Production Supervisor. Mary Bender began a career at Common Cause as a Grants Accountant from 1997 to 2002 and held a Business Admin role at Arena Stage from 1994 to 1997. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Communications with a focus on Producing for Film & Video from American University (2000-2002) and a Bachelor of Arts in Theater & History from the University of Mary Washington (1990-1994).