Mary is a connector of people and ideas, a relationship builder, and a firm believer that most people have the innate desire to contribute and give back. As the Community Engagement Director at Dimensional Innovations (DI) — an experience design, build, and tech firm —she works with the company's executive team and DI Foundation Committee to create and implement a community engagement strategy to establish and enforce the vision of their employee-funded and managed foundation.

A calculated risk-taker and cultural leader with deep nonprofit industry knowledge, Mary has championed nonprofits to increase funds and create greater awareness of their organization and mission. As a community leader, she has been recognized as a proven relationship builder and helped establish and develop foundations across the nation.

Most recently, Mary served as Co-Director of The Parade of Hearts — a public art installation that raised over 2.6 million dollars to help unite the Kansas City region and bolster those affected by COVID-19. Mary has served on a variety of boards and provided marketing expertise to local and national nonprofits, including The Parkinson Foundation, JDRF and MS Society. She currently serves on two boards — YEP KC and the Parade of Hearts.

Outside of Dimensional Innovations, Mary enjoys time with her family and friends, loves to travel, and always enjoys a good laugh.