Mary Downs
About Mary Downs
Mary Downs serves as the Assistant Director of MBA Admissions at Harvard Business School, a position she has held since 2022. She has a diverse background in admissions and marketing, with previous roles at Harvard Kennedy School and Ancestry.com.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Mary Downs serves as the Assistant Director of MBA Admissions at Harvard Business School. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the admissions process and strategy for the MBA program. Her role involves overseeing various aspects of admissions, engaging with prospective students, and enhancing the overall applicant experience.
Education and Qualifications
Mary Downs earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Brigham Young University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s degree from Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Her academic background supports her expertise in admissions and educational services.
Professional Experience
Mary Downs has a diverse professional background in admissions and marketing. She worked at Xinnovation as a Solution Specialist for 10 months in 2013-2014. She has held multiple positions at Harvard Business School, including Digital Marketing Manager for MBA Admissions from 2021 to 2022 and MBA Admissions Outreach Assistant from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she served as Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator at Harvard Kennedy School from 2017 to 2021.
Previous Roles at Harvard Business School
Before her current role, Mary Downs held several positions at Harvard Business School. She worked as an MBA Admissions Outreach Assistant from 2015 to 2017 and as a Digital Marketing Manager for MBA Admissions from 2021 to 2022. She also served as an MBA Student & Academic Services Scribe for six months in 2015, gaining insights into the academic environment.
Experience at Ancestry.com
Mary Downs worked as a Project Lead at Ancestry.com from 2011 to 2013. In this role, she managed projects and contributed to the company's initiatives, enhancing her skills in project management and team collaboration.