Serving as a partner to nonprofit organizations in their quest to make positive social impact fuels my passion for working in philanthropy. At CCS, we have the special opportunity to work with incredible organizations that make the world a better place, both within local communities and on a global scale.

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Mary joined CCS in 2018, pursuing a rewarding career in the philanthropy field following roles in the federal government and private technology sector.

With a focus on building relationships to enact change, Mary provides strategic leadership to client engagements across the Central and Southern United States, with a focus on partnerships in Texas. Mary’s areas of expertise include major gift strategy, sustainable growth planning, and leadership engagement.

She serves as a trusted partner to nonprofit organizations in diverse sectors, including healthcare, academic medicine, higher education, primary and secondary education, conservation and environmental, human and social services, and advocacy. Based in Houston, Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Minor in Sociology from Texas A&M University. She is an avid international traveler and cultivates great interest in the lived experience of others.

select client partners

  • Ascension
  • Complete College America
  • Extreme Response International
  • Houston Zoo
  • Peterson Health Foundation
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
  • The Commit Partnership
  • The Fay School
  • UT Southwestern Medical Center

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