Margie Blanton
About Margie Blanton
Margie Blanton serves as the Associate Director of Global Markets for Executive Education at Harvard Business School. With a diverse background in program development and management across various organizations, she brings extensive experience in overseeing global educational initiatives.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Margie Blanton serves as the Associate Director for Global Markets in Executive Education at Harvard Business School. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing the execution of various high-visibility Executive Education programs. Her work involves collaborating with senior faculty and multiple teams to ensure the programs meet established standards and objectives. She has been in this position since 2023.
Previous Experience at Citi
Prior to her current role, Margie Blanton worked at Citi as Vice President and Head of University Relations. Her tenure at Citi lasted from 2022 to 2023, where she focused on building relationships with educational institutions in New York, New York. This position allowed her to leverage her expertise in program development and strategic partnerships.
Professional Background in Education and Program Development
Margie Blanton has a diverse professional background in education and program development. She worked at Tidewater Community College as a Program Developer and Assistant Adjunct Instructor from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she served as the International Program Coordinator at New York University from 2015 to 2017, where she managed programs in Paris. Her experience in these roles contributed to her ability to oversee complex educational programs.
Educational Qualifications
Margie Blanton holds a Master of Arts in International Relations with a focus on Foreign Policy and National Security from New York University, which she completed from 2015 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and Literatures, with a minor in Education, from Old Dominion University, where she studied from 2001 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in global markets and international program management.
Experience in the United States Army Reserve
Margie Blanton served in the United States Army Reserve as a Training Supervisor and Section Leader from 2002 to 2010. Her military experience spanned eight years at Fort Eustis, where she developed leadership and training skills that have been beneficial in her subsequent professional roles.