President
Say Yes to Education, Inc.
April 2006 – Present (9 years 7 months)
320 Park Ave., 21st Floor, New York, NY 10022
...Manage national staff of 11 and local staff of over 50 with national budget of approximately $15 million and the aligned allocation of an additional approximately $3500/student in partner cities, including Syracuse and Buffalo, NY.
Served on and significantly influenced Governor Andrew Cuomo’s New NY Education Reform Commission.
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President/VP for Public Policy (AIR)
New American Schools
January 2000 – March 2006 (6 years 3 months)
...Managed the transition from a grants-based organization to a fee-based professional services firm, serving a client base that included state departments of education, school districts, charter authorizers, foundations, and education service providers.
...During tenure as CEO (prior to merger with AIR), raised over $30 million and recruited and managed a dynamic staff of educators, business leaders, and policy makers.
...The external relations program leveraged over $200 million in annual research in the fields of education, health, and work force productivity to support the development of policy and effective practice built on evidence. Served as an officer of the corporation and as the chief spokesperson and public advocate.
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Chief Operating Office
New American Schools
1998 – 2000 (2 years)
...One of the lead strategists in the development and implementation of an investment and management consulting program resulting in a diverse portfolio of sustainable, fee-based education consulting organizations (“design teams”).
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VP/Director of Communications and Public Policy
New American Schools
1995 – 1998 (3 years)
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Senior Director, Goals 2000 Community Project
US Department of Education
January 1993 – 1995 (2 years)
Served as a member of Secretary Richard W. Riley’s transition and permanent team at the U.S. Department of Education.
Temporarily served as Secretary Riley’s speechwriter.
...Served as the executive director of a monthly satellite television program broadcast nationally in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Walmart.
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Boston, MA and Washington, DC
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE
September 1987 – January 1993 (5 years 5 months)
Boston and Washington, DC
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, NATIONAL ADVANCE STAFF
Dukakis-Bentsen Committee, Boston, MA
Served as the primary coordinator for 300-person advance operation and was responsible for the overall management of logistical operations leading to the execution of approximately three to five events daily within established budgets and with clearly defined messages.
STAFF DIRECTOR, EDUCATION & LABOR TASK FORCE
DEPUTY TO CHAIR, GORE CAMPAIGN
DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF THE CEO
PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT, PODESTA ASSOCIATES
PRESS SECRETARY, BARON HILL FOR U.S. SENATE
DEPUTY TO CHAIR, FRIENDS OF RON BROWN
Presidential Transition, Washington, DC
Democratic National Committee, Washington, DC
Democratic National Convention, New York, NY
Podesta Associates, Washington, DC
Baron Hill Campaign, Indianapolis, IN
Ron Brown Campaign, Washington, DC
Served in a number of senior positions within national and state political operations and as a consultant with a national communications and lobbying firm. As a consultant, worked for the National Education Association, Casey Foundation, and the American Association of University Women (AAUW).
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/mary-anne-schmitt-carey/4/202/b08
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Say Yes to Education Red Flag; Mary Vigue; She is about to be in charge of more than $25 million for a 'non-profit' after shafting City of Greensboro employees out of investment fee cuts
http://greensboroperformingarts.blogspot.com/2015/10/say-yes-to-education-red-flag-mary.html
David Colin; Just Say Yes raises lots of questions
http://greensboroperformingarts.blogspot.com/2015/10/david-colin-just-say-yes-raises-lots-of.html
