Community involvement has always been important to Mary. She has served in the fields of law enforcement, social work, and investigation. Mary has served in the capacity of a Certified Volunteer with various school systems throughout Florida. Mary also gives back to the community by serving as a Guardian ad Litem with the State of Florida. Mary has served as a board member of the Youth Entrepreneur Council with the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce.
Amongst a long list of accolades and notable accomplishments, Mary is a Certified Adjuster, Certified Money Laundering Auditor, Licensed Insurance Broker, Licensed Insurance Adjuster and Florida Notary Public Appointee.
EDUCATION
- Florida State University College of Law – Tallahassee, FL
J.M. – 2023 - Capella University – Minneapolis, MN
PhD Candidate – 2021 - Florida A&M University -Tallahassee, FL
Master – 2006 - Troy State University – Troy, AL
Bachelor of Science – 2000
HONORS
- Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce “Member Spotlight” 2012
- Tallahassee Women’s Magazine “Woman to Watch” 2012
- National Who’s Who Among Distinguished Alumni 2014
- Golden Key International Honor Society
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- National Association of Professional Women
- National Notary Association
- Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce (BBMC)