Meet Mary
Wife, mother of 3, 20-year resident of Prior Lake-Savage school district, business owner, and executive leader. Passionate about education and dedicated to giving back to the community.
- MN STEM Mentor – girls, minorities and veterans
- Former GED /Community Education instructor (Eden Prairie, Dallas, Atlanta, Salt Lake City, San Jose)
- Former Coach: Junior High Lego League/ Sr. High High Tech Kids Robotics, PLSAS Camp Invention
- PLSAS MNCAPS: Mentor and Business Sponsor
- Minnesota STEM Partnership: serving grades K-11 under-served and under-represented people of color
- Volunteer Advocate: battered women shelters (Scott and Hennepin counties)
- Volunteer Investigator: cyber crimes against children
- Adjunct Professor/Instructor: University of Virginia Law School, U of M Humphrey School of Law, Metro State
Business Recognition
- Top 20 Women in Tech – Analytics Insight Magazine, 2020
- Visionary Leadership Award – State of Minnesota / Minnesota Cyber Security, 2019
- Top Executive in Residence – University of Chicago and Northern Illinois University, 2017
- Top 100 CEOs In STEM - STEM Connector, Washington DC, 2016
- Enterprising Woman of the Year - Enterprising Women Magazine, 2016
- Young Business Woman of the Year - National Association of Women Business Owners, 2007
- Woman to Watch – Twin Cities Biz Journal, 2008
Community and Board Leadership Experience
- Board of Directors (Board Treasurer), Minnesota Academy of Science (and Engineering)
- Advisory Board, STEM Connector (Washington, DC)
- Advisory Board, Minnesota Cyber Summit
- MCA Standards Committee
- PLSAS School Board Director
- Executive leadership positions, Fortune 50
A vetted court and legislative expert: testified and cross-examined in state, federal, and international court rooms, state and federal legislatures.
Education
- B.A Math, Emphasis Statistics – Northern Illinois University
- B.A Foreign Language / Business Translation: Spanish, Minor in French, Northern Illinois University
- B.S. Political Science / International Relations - Northern Illinois University
- B.S. Information Systems – Northern Illinois University
- Masters Business Administration, emphasis International Finance & Marketing - University of Chicago
- Masters in Engineering, emphasis Computer Science - Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
- Multiple Certifications, Honorary Diplomas and Credentials in Business, Manufacturing, Enterprise Systems and Cyber Security
Hobbies and Interests
• Gardening • Equestrian Sports •Animal lover •Music (piano, flute, percussion)