Experience

Better Medicare Alliance
• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee
• President and CEO

  • Aug 2021 - Present


Kidney Care Partners

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Executive Director

  • May 2018 - Jul 2021

  Manage coalition of patient advocates, dialysis professionals, care providers and device manufacturers working to improve quality of care for individuals with chronic kidney disease. Lead coalition efforts bringing diverse members together to identify data and policies needed to improve patient’s lives through innovation, improved coverage, and value-based care. Responsible for bringing the expertise and knowledge of kidney care community to advance policies and have informed discussions with thought leaders. Oversee board of 35 members with team of 13 and $2.2 million budget. Show less



Mary Beth Donahue Consulting, LLC

• President

  • Jan 2016 - Jul 2021

  Applying skills and knowledge from over 2 decades of experience in management, advocacy and policy development in the private and public sectors, Donahue Consulting provides government relations, strategic planning, coalition management and public affairs consulting services, including policy planning, Board and member relations, staff development and executive leadership coaching, to corporations, associations, and non-profit organizations. Applying skills and knowledge from over 2 decades of experience in management, advocacy and policy development in the private and public sectors, Donahue Consulting provides government relations, strategic planning, coalition management and public affairs consulting services, including policy planning, Board and member relations, staff development and executive leadership coaching, to corporations, associations, and non-profit organizations.



America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)

• Executive Vice President

  • Apr 2005 - Dec 2015

  Mary Beth served as the Executive Vice President for America's Health Insurance Plans, one of the nation's largest trade associations, which represents over 1,200 health plans providing health benefits to almost 200 million Americans. In this role, Mary Beth managed the daily operations of the 150 person organization with a $60 million budget. In addition, she oversaw government affairs, directed advocacy efforts, coordinated member services and created strategic alliances. She lead the management team and coordinated all activities for the Board of Directors. Mary Beth began her career at AHIP in 2001 as Vice President of Federal Affairs developing the advocacy agenda for health insurance plans and executing health plan priorities on Capitol Hill. Show less


Kerry Edwards Campaign
• United States
• Writing and Editing
• Chief of Staff to the Vice Presidential Nominee

  • 2005 - 2005
• Vice President of Federal Affairs

  • 2001 - 2005


U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief of Staff

  • 1998 - 2001

• Deputy Chief of Staff

  • 1995 - 1998

• Congressional Affairs

  • 1993 - 1995


Clinton-Gore Campaign and Transition
• Director of Scheduling

  • 1992 - 1993

Governor Dukakis of Massachusetts
• Executive Assistant

  • 1987 - 1990