Overview
Shandra McManus serves as Chief of Staff at Wizard AI [1][3]. McManus brings experience in managing operations, logistics and business relationships across financial services firms, including work in Middle Market M&A, Middle Market Lending, and Venture Capital [2]. McManus holds a double B.A. in History and English from Drew University [12], completed a Classics Certificate at Columbia University [10], and attended a Summer Intensive Latin Program at the University of Notre Dame [11]. Prior roles include Chief of Staff at Greycroft from March 2020 to June 2026 [5], Operations Manager at Greycroft from March 2018 to March 2020 [6], Operations Associate at Brightwood Capital [7], and positions in the Office of the CEO at Equiteq [8]. McManus also serves as an Associate Board Member at iMentor [4].
Profile introduction
Experienced in managing operations, logistics and business relationships in financial services firms, ranging from Middle Market M&A and Middle Market Lending to Venture Capital. Skilled in Organizational Operations, Analytical Skills, and Standards Compliance. Strong operations professional with a double B.A., multiple Greek honor societies, and a passing command of the Latin language.
Career history
- Chief of StaffJun 2026 to presentWizard AI
- Associate Board MemberSep 2025 to presentiMentor
- Chief of StaffMar 2020 to Jun 2026Greycroft
- Operations ManagerMar 2018 to Mar 2020Greycroft
- Operations AssociateFeb 2017 to Mar 2018Brightwood Capital
- Office of the CEOJan 2015 to Feb 2017Equiteq - growing and realizing equity value in consulting firms
- Research ManagerNov 2012 to Jan 2014Columbia University in the City of New York
Education
Classics Certificate, Classics and Classical Languages2012 - 2014Columbia University
Summer Intensive Latin Program, Latin2012 - 2012University of Notre Dame
- Bachelor of Arts - BA, History(hon); English(hon)2008 - 2012Drew University
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