Local Content Power List 2026: Maryanne Jefferson

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Maryanne Jefferson brings a policy-grounded, partnership-driven approach to strengthening the U.S. offshore wind and marine energy ecosystem. As Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Oceantic Network, Jefferson operates at the intersection of public policy, industry growth, and workforce development, ensuring the rapid expansion of offshore wind translates into lasting economic benefit for communities and businesses.

Her commitment was shaped early in her career through legislative and public service work, where she saw how policy decisions directly influence career pathways and small business success. That perspective deepened at Oceantic Network, where building strategic partnerships and strengthening domestic supply chains reinforced her belief that industry growth must benefit the people and places where it occurs.

Today, Jefferson leads strategic alliances and membership engagement that support the evolving offshore wind sector, working closely with companies, policymakers, workforce organizations, and industry groups. As market conditions have shifted, her role has evolved toward outward-facing leadership focused on education and collaboration. Looking ahead, Jefferson sees the greatest opportunity in coordinated, forward-looking planning that strengthens supply chains, workforce readiness, and infrastructure, ensuring the industry is positioned for sustained deployment rather than reactive growth.