Prior to joining the Erb Family Foundation, Mary spent more than three years in the nonprofit sector, working in volunteer management, administration, and grants management at community development organizations. Mary holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography & Planning and Natural Resources Management from Grand Valley State University. She also has a professional certificate from GreenBiz in sustainable business practice. As the director of foundation administration, Mary is responsible for human resources programs, information technology, information management, and grants management and administration. She also manages the Foundation’s sustainable business grants.