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Mary Wood

Managing Director, International Programs at Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Mary Wood, PMP, has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Mary is currently working at Virginia Economic Development Partnership as the Managing Director of International Programs. Mary started their journey with the company in October 2011 as an International Marketing Specialist and gradually progressed to the role of International Program Manager in July 2017. Prior to working at Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Mary had a brief internship at Genworth Financial as a Social Media Intern from May 2011 to September 2011. Mary also had a significant stint at the University of Richmond, where they served as a Research Assistant to the Chair of the Marketing Department and later as an International Research Fellow in Ecuador. Mary's expertise in international programs and marketing make their a valuable asset in their current role.

Mary Wood, PMP, has an extensive education history that includes multiple degrees and certifications. Mary obtained a Master of Nonprofit Studies from the University of Richmond between 2015 and 2017. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies at the same university, earning a BSBA in Business Administration from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, Mary attended Universitat Pompeu Fabra in 2009 for a semester, where they studied Business Administration and Hispanic and European Studies.

In terms of certifications, Mary obtained their Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute in February 2021. Mary also holds an Advanced Certificate in Global Trade Development from Thunderbird School of Global Management, which they obtained in August 2020. Furthermore, Mary is a Certified Global Business Professional, a certification they received from NASBITE International in July 2020. Lastly, they hold an International Business Certification from Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business, obtained in 2012.

Overall, Mary Wood's education history showcases their commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with a focus on nonprofit studies, business administration, project management, and global trade development.

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