• Graduate, Eastern Washington University, Bachelor of Science
• Master of Public Administration Candidate, University of Portland
• >20 years of acute, long-term and assisted living care experience
• Traveled with 45 other clowns to Russia with Patch Adams
• Successful master swimmer and triathlete
• Wife, step-mother and grandmother of four
• Favorite phrase:  "Why be normal?"

Testimonials

Mary’s greatest speaking asset is her ability to engage the audience and connect with them.  She was very interesting and I liked her vocal variety.  ~ Paul Erickson, Vocation Village past principal

Mary is an awesome teacher!  ~ Margaret Wilds, Grand Ronde tutor

I want to thank you for teaching me how to change my diet. I am seeing the pounds come off.  I am really glad I kept trying.  At first I thought I was too busy and set in my eating habits.  Now I am motivated and I feel much more energized.  ~ Brian Glass, Grand Ronde, Oregon