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Biography
Ann Mary Dussault
Career Summary: v Accomplished in public policy planning, development and implementation at local, state and federal levels. v Demonstrated capacity in personal and organizational leadership, management and administration. v Skilled in organizational development, strategic planning, building public-private partnerships and collaborative endeavors.
Education: v BA, Music Therapy, Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan v Additional Studies: Religion & Philosophy, Seattle University; Music & Liberal Arts, University of Montana v Advanced Training: The Art & Science of Leadership & Management; Designing & Facilitating Collaborative Processes
Professional Experience: Current Status – Retired; volunteer services and occasional consulting v Services provided to: Missoula Area Education Cooperative, Child Development Center, International Choral Festival – planning committee chair, Political Campaign management.
County Chief Administrative Officer – Missoula County, Montana v Directed managed, supervised and administered various county operations including finance, technology, human resources, public works and emergency services.. v Advised and assisted the Board of County Commissioners on management, administrative, fiscal, and other matters. v Managed intergovernmental relations including elected officials and agencies. v Led an organization in crisis to organizational and financial stability.
Vice-President of Programs - Ecotrust, Portland, Oregon v Responsible for development and oversight of community programs located in the coastal temperate rainforest of North America, in the field of conservation-based economic development. v Responsible for supervision of community stewards, budget development and oversight, and grant administration. v Served as member of Ecotrust’s senior management, including general office and staff supervision, developing annual planning and budget formats, personnel policies, administrative structures, and a cutback management plan resulting in a reduction in force of 6.5 FTE.
Consultant and Change Agent - Missoula, Montana v Operated a successful consulting practice specializing in organizational integrity and development; collaborative project development and management; facilitation; training in leadership, collaboration, conflict management, and imagination & creativity in decision making. Clients ranged from the National Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the University of Montana, to local not-for profits including Missoula Aging Services.
County Commissioner - Missoula County Montana v Served for twelve years as highest ranking elected official in Missoula County placing special emphasis on budget and fiscal matters, health and human service policy, government re-organization and re-invention, and the development of public-private partnerships. v Exercised general supervision over senior personnel reporting directly to the Board of County Commissioners.
Legislator - Member Montana House of Representatives, Helena, Montana v Served eight years including two as Montana’s first female Majority Leader, a job requiring extensive knowledge of legislative rules and process, and a finely tuned sense of humor. v Specialized in education, state and local government issues, and health and human service policy. v Chaired and served on numerous standing, special and interim committees.
Account Executive/Media Buyer - Nordbye Advertising & Marketing, Missoula, Montana v Learned and executed principles of advertising and marketing while supervising commercial, non-profit and all political accounts.
Regional Field Director – Dorothy Bradley Congressional Campaign v Set up and ran Western Field Office based in Missoula. v Recruited and supervised a plethora of volunteers.
v Acted as consultant to Helena office on general campaign strategy.
Executive Director - Comprehensive Developmental Center, Missoula, Montana v Directed the reorganization and development of Missoula’s premier program for children with developmental disabilities and their families. v Achieved total restructuring, recruited and hired professional staff, developed student placement relationships with several schools within the University of Montana. v Led the agency from a financial deficit to solvency.
Director - St. Lawrence Hospital Community Mental Health Center v Director of outpatient program for children with developmental and learning disabilities. v Expanded staff and volunteer base to serve additional children, and developed family and school outreach programs. v Served as and acting Director of Child and Adolescent Services while a national search was executed for the position.
Representative Activities over the Years: v Board Member & Chair City -County Health Board v President Montana Association of Counties v Board Member & Chair Missoula Area Economic Development Corporation v Board Member & Chair Missoula Developmental Services Corporation v Board Member and Chair Montana Alliance for Tax Reform v Member Northwest Policy Center Leadership Council on Regional Economic Revitalization v Board Member Opportunity Resources v Member Hospice Capital Campaign Committee v Member Extended Family Services Site Selection and Publicity Committees v Board Member Montana Institute for Medicine and the Humanities v Advisory Committee Habitat for Humanity v Member Nontraditional Employment Training Project Leadership Team v Advisory Board Missoula Children’s Theater.
Publication Date
Fall 2015
Recommended Citation
Dussault, Ann Mary and Barrett, Evan, "Biography of Ann Mary Dussault" (2015). Biographies and Photos of Series Participants. 2.
https://digitalcommons.mtech.edu/crucible_bios/2