Mary Linnell-Simmons

Mary Linnell-Simmons is the Chief Marketing Officer at Peace Corps, where they are responsible for developing and implementing a new national marketing strategy and rebranding the organization. Mary previously worked as the Director of Marketing & External Relations at Fairtrade America, where they successfully increased awareness of ethical sourcing and achieved a 400% increase in sales of certified products. Mary also has experience as a Membership Coordinator at City Garden Coop and as the VP of Volunteer Engagement at The American Marketing Association in Washington, DC. Mary has a background in digital marketing, having served as the Digital Marketing Manager at the Institute of Fundraising and as the Development and Communications Manager at Caritas Diocese of Salford. Mary has a proven track record of successfully implementing marketing initiatives and driving growth for nonprofit organizations.

Mary Linnell-Simmons holds a BA Hons degree in Communications and Business Studies from the University of Liverpool. Mary also attended the University of Mary Washington and the Governor's School for Government and International Studies, although details about their degrees or fields of study at these institutions are not provided. In addition to their formal education, Mary has obtained several certifications, including "Data Analytics: Dashboards vs. Data Stories" from LinkedIn in 2024, "Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives Level I (FAC-COR)" from the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) in 2022, and a "Certificate in Fundraising" from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising in 2014.