Nurturing a sense of belonging, safety, and connection, along with validating a child’s need to feel seen and heard are some of Mary’s favorite parts of her job as site coordinator at Woodland Elementary School. Before joining CIS of Puyallup in 2017; she contributed to the marketing and funding successes of NPR, Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, and Northwest Public Radio. Her passions include education, environment, public safety/health, and lifelong learning.