Mary Anne brings a strong and diverse business background to this office. Currently, she works with the Economic Development Collaborative, Ventura County as a Program Director for the Global Entrepreneur Training in Trade Program, which she designed and developed.
Mary Anne was elected as a Trustee for the Ventura County Community College District from 2002-2006 and was elected by her peers to the statewide California Community College Trustee board. During this time, she served on various local and statewide boards, was an active advocate, frequent presenter, and provided local oversight for a $200 million budget operating budget and $356 million bond project.
Having more than fifteen years of business experience in public, private, and non-profit industries, she brings a unique background and expertise in strategic planning, project development, and marketing. In addition to her working career, she is an active volunteer in her community.
Mary Anne is married, has two sons and lives in Oxnard.
EDUCATION:
• Master of Arts—Azusa Pacific University
• Bachelor of Arts—UC, Santa Barbara
• Associate of Arts—Oxnard College
• Professional in Human Resources Certificate
• California Teaching Credential – Adult Studies
• Going Global International Training Certificate --
Center for International Trade and Development
• Enrolled in Negotiation and Mediation
Certificate program at UCSB.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (selected):
• Member of the City of Oxnard Measure O
Oversight Committee
• Former Trustee, Ventura County
Community College District
• Previous Chair, Oxnard Chamber of Commerce
Education Committee
• Representative, White House Initiative on Educational
Excellence for Hispanic Americans, 1998
• Former President, Associated Student Government,
Oxnard College
• Past President, Gull Wings Children’s Museum
• Founding President, Oxnard College
Alumni Association
• Committee Member, Oxnard Salsa Festival
• Member, League of Women Voters
• Member, National Women’s Political Caucus
• Friend, Soroptimist International of Oxnard
• Active member at First Presbyterian Church
MARY ANNE ROONEY
for
OXNARD HARBOR COMMISSIONER
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