Margaret Dunning
About Margaret Dunning
Margaret Dunning is a Senior Counsel at FINN Partners with extensive experience in public opinion research and communications. She has held various leadership roles, including serving on the Board of Trustees at Trinity Washington University and receiving recognition as a 'Women Who Mean Business' by the Washington Business Journal.
Current Role at FINN Partners
Margaret Dunning serves as Senior Counsel at FINN Partners, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she provides strategic guidance and legal counsel within the Washington DC-Baltimore area. Her extensive background in public opinion research and communications enhances her contributions to the firm.
Previous Experience at FINN Partners
Before her current role, Margaret Dunning was a Managing Partner at FINN Partners for 25 years, from 1999 to 2024. During her tenure, she focused on the higher education sector, leading initiatives that supported educational institutions and their communications strategies.
Education and Academic Involvement
Margaret Dunning studied at Trinity Washington University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from 1972 to 1976. She also attended Cathedral High. Her commitment to education is reflected in her service on the Board of Trustees at Trinity Washington University and as an advisory board member to the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Professional Background and Leadership Roles
Margaret Dunning has a diverse professional background that includes roles in public opinion research, television production, and public service advertising. She led the Washington, DC office of Widmeyer Communications prior to its acquisition by FINN Partners in 2013. Additionally, she has served on the Boards of the Federal City Council and the Economic Club of Washington DC.
Awards and Recognition
Margaret Dunning is a recipient of the Washington Business Journal’s 'Women Who Mean Business' Award, recognizing her contributions to the field and her leadership in various initiatives. Her involvement in Leadership Greater Washington further showcases her dedication to connecting and inspiring regional leaders.