Marianne Viray
Disagree Better
Charleston, SC USA
"True leaders see the value of an idea regardless of the origin."
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Marianne's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Politics, and Upholding a Cause and Belief
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Advice for getting started
For a role like mine, I'd recommend pursuing an education emphasis in mediation, conflict analysis and resolution, or nonprofit management and leadership.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Political Science
Brigham Young University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Executive Director:
Bachelor's Degree: Nonprofit Management
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in political science and planned to pursue a Ph.D., but my mother’s sudden passing shifted everything and left me searching for direction.
2.
I served an 18-month mission in Brazil to reset my life and figure out who I was without a clear plan.
3.
Unsure of my next step, I leaned on a mentor, who hired me to research campaign finance and launched me into Washington, D.C.
4.
At 25, I was trusted to build a nonprofit from the ground up, without prior experience but with people who believed in me.
5.
That nonprofit, the Campaign Legal Center, became my professional home for over 20 years, shaping policies that protect democracy.
6.
After decades of meaningful work, I realized I was ready for change.
7.
I now lead Disagree Better, helping our country heal through curiosity, dignity, and conversations across divides.
