Director of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives

Marina Duane

Marina leads marketing and strategic initiatives at Chem-Pak, strengthening the company’s digital presence to fuel continued growth. She brings public-sector analytical skills to data-driven strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and partnership development.
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Marina Duane is the Director of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives at Chem-Pak, Inc., bringing a diverse background in program development and organizational improvement. She is known for driving cross-functional initiatives, building platforms that support effective execution, and helping organizations turn strategy into action.

Prior to joining Chem-Pak, Marina held senior roles at nationally recognized research institutions, including the Urban Institute and Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago. She led complex, large-scale initiatives across more than 30 localities, partnering with senior leaders to design new programs, improve operations, and implement data-driven decision making.

At Chem-Pak, Marina leads marketing and is focused on strengthening the company’s digital presence to support continued growth. She is working to make sure the Chem-Pak story is clear and easy to find online, that customers can quickly see what the company makes and how it can help, and that the sales team has stronger tools to bring new ideas to market. She enjoys the mix of strategy and execution, with a particular interest in presentation, sales enablement, and shaping compelling narratives that connect customer needs, strategy, and results.

Originally from Ukraine, Marina lives in Winchester, Virginia with her husband and daughter. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and their three cats and enjoying time with friends. She also dedicates much of her free time to fundraising and supporting Ukraine during the ongoing full-scale war.

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Outside of work, I proudly carry my Ukrainian identity and the values it represents. Family is central to my life, and I am grateful to share it with my husband and daughter as a blended American Ukrainian family.