AnnMarie McDonald

From my early days in the political arena, to training the next generation of corporate talent, I've had the pleasure of helping talented people find the leadership skills to take their dreams to the next level. My goal with every talk is to meet the audience where they're at, and leave them with the tools to take the next step in their journey.

AnnMarie McDonald is an award-winning speaker, writer and public affairs professional, specializing in executive coaching, media training and crisis management.

AnnMarie was recognized as one of New Jersey's Top 40 business professionals under age 40 in 2016. She holds a master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania's Fels Institute of Government and received her bachelor's degree in Political Science from Drew University, where she graduated summa cum laude.

Now vice president of communications at a Fortune 50 firm, AnnMarie began her career in the press office of former U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and went on to serve as a key policy adviser to two high-ranking members of the New Jersey State Legislature. She later established the communications platform of a newly-established business trade association, serving as its first Director of Communications and as public affairs adviser.

In February 2014, AnnMarie's grandmother and grandfather passed away 32 hours apart after a 67-year marriage. In their memory she launched The 67 Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization which provides scholarship support to New Jersey residents pursuing post-secondary trade and vocational education.