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OSU Foundation - Mary Power

Ms. Power held various positions at the Global Information Company, J.D. Power and Associates (JDPA) for more than half her life.  It was a family owned and operated business until the company sold in 2005 to The McGraw-Hill Companies. Ms. Power continued working at JDPA through the summer of 2010.  During her tenure with the firm, her most recent position was senior research manager for the Global Travel and Hospitality Practice.  Mary was responsible for all phases of syndicated satisfaction studies conducted in the US and European region.  Her primary responsibilities included the management and development of syndicated research projects in the hotel, rental car, airline and airport sectors.  Ms. Power was responsible for maintaining professional communication with clients and outside suppliers, analysis of data, questionnaire design; interpretation of study data and preparation of initial budgets.  In addition, Ms. Power provided thought leadership and project management for these studies.
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Ms. Power is a director of the Kenrose Kitchen Table Foundation, a family foundation which celebrates success by giving back with the hopes of creating impact.  The foundation is focused on innovative medical research, entrepreneurship and education.  She sits on various boards in the area such as Conejo Senior Volunteer Program, Paw Works and Play Conejo. She is the Past President for Play Conejo, the foundation arm for Conejo Recreation and Park District. Ms. Power was a driving force in bringing the MS Walk to the Conjeo Valley and helped grow the event two-fold in just under three years. She also served as Master of Ceremonies for the MS Walk 2009.
Ms. Power earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Oregon State University.  She currently resides in Westlake Village, with her wife, raised two children, and is learning how to become a ranch hand and volunteering throughout the community.