Mary Wakefield
About Mary Wakefield
Mary Wakefield is a Field Program Manager at Shift5, with over a decade of management experience across various sectors. She holds a Master of Science in Ecohydrology from the University of Maryland and is currently pursuing another master's degree in Ecotech Design.
Work at Shift5
Mary Wakefield serves as the Field Program Manager at Shift5, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing field operations and managing program initiatives. Her work contributes to the company's mission of enhancing cybersecurity and data integrity in transportation systems. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, she applies her extensive management experience to ensure the successful execution of projects.
Education and Expertise
Mary Wakefield holds a Master of Science in Ecohydrology from the University of Maryland, which she completed from 2017 to 2019. She is currently pursuing another Master of Science in Ecotech Design with a focus on ecohydrology at the same institution. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in environmental science and management, which she integrates into her professional roles.
Background
Mary Wakefield has over a decade of management experience across various sectors, including retail, education, training, office operations, and annual budget planning. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Maryland from 2017 to 2019, and as a Hydrogeologist at Earth Data Incorporated for 11 months in 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Risk Management Specialist and Emergency Exercise Facilitator at Launch Consulting Inc Resiliency from 2019 to 2021.
Professional Experience
Mary Wakefield's professional journey includes significant roles in risk management and environmental science. At Launch Consulting Inc Resiliency, she specialized in risk management and facilitated emergency exercises, enhancing organizational preparedness. Her experience as a Hydrogeologist at Earth Data Incorporated further solidified her expertise in environmental assessments and data analysis, contributing to her comprehensive skill set in program management.