To stay current in her field, Mary remains a distinguished member of the National Gerontological Nursing Association, the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging, Sister Cities International, and the Alzheimer’s Association. She has dedicated her life to providing high quality care to her patients, and attributes her success to having always wanted to be a nurse, her love for helping others, and giving back to her community. In her free time, Mary enjoys gardening and spending time with her dog.