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Marianne Viray Highlight
True leaders see the value of an idea regardless of the origin.
About Marianne
- 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.
- I served an 18-month mission in Brazil to reset my life and figure out who I was without a clear plan.
- Unsure of my next step, I leaned on a mentor, who hired me to research campaign finance and launched me into Washington, D.C.
- At 25, I was trusted to build a nonprofit from the ground up, without prior experience but with people who believed in me.
- That nonprofit, the Campaign Legal Center, became my professional home for over 20 years, shaping policies that protect democracy.
- After decades of meaningful work, I realized I was ready for change.
- I now lead Disagree Better, helping our country heal through curiosity, dignity, and conversations across divides.