Meet Mary Edwards
Background
I bring a unique combination of business knowledge, art world experience, and professional coaching skill to my practice.
I have worked in the art world for the past decade. Before that, I spent many years in the business world, helping leaders strengthen their management skills, and teaching salespeople how to improve their selling skills. I held senior management positions at Lockheed Martin Corporation and Levi Strauss & Co. While I was at L. S. & Co., I lived and worked internationally, in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
I served as Executive Director of Art Works Downtown, a large nonprofit art center in San Rafael, CA. In my years there I discovered my passion: to use my skills and background to help artists and arts organizations grow and prosper. Currently I own and manage my own business, Coaching for Artists and Arts Organizations.
Credentials
I have a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and received my coach training from the College of Executive Coaching. Over the past several years I have strengthened my coaching skills through teaching effective management and communication techniques to artists, college students, and business leaders. I am a member of Northern California ArtTable, a professional organization for women in the arts.
Contact Information
I live in San Rafael, California, collect art and love working with artists and arts and cultural organizations. I can be reached at:
Mary Edwards
115 K Street
San Rafael, California 94901
(415) 302-0518
Email: Mary Edwards
