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Small & Mid-Sized Businesses
Owners and executives looking to grow, open doors, and build partnerships that turn into long-term customers.
Trusted Advisor · Speaker · Fair Housing & Compliance · Community Connector
Helping organizations move forward.
For more than two decades I have helped businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and community leaders solve complex challenges, build meaningful partnerships, reduce risk, and create lasting impact.
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Advising business, biotech, civic, nonprofit, and academic leaders across the Bay Area for three decades.
Trusted across
Who I Work With
Leaders and organizations who grow through trusted relationships.
Business · Nonprofit · Civic · Community
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Nonprofits & Foundations
Mission-driven organizations building boards, raising funds, and strengthening the partnerships that make impact possible.
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Entrepreneurs & Startups
Founders launching something new who need a trusted sounding board, thoughtful introductions, and a strategy for visibility.
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Cities & Government Agencies
Public leaders working to attract employers, retain anchors, and translate strategy into community support.
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Life Science, Biotech & Developers
Companies entering the Peninsula, expanding facilities, and building the local trust that determines welcome.
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Chambers & Economic Development
Organizations convening business, government, and community and looking for a partner who has done it themselves.
About Mary
Every organization has untapped potential.
Sometimes all it takes is the right strategy, the right connection, or a fresh perspective to unlock new opportunities. My approach is simple: I help organizations move forward whether that means opening a new door, strengthening a partnership, growing revenue, or navigating change.
As the former Executive Director of the Housing Equality Law Project, former Director at Project Sentinel, and current CEO of the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, I bring a unique combination of executive leadership, business development, fair housing expertise, nonprofit management, government relations, and community engagement.
- 30+
- Years advising
- 8
- Sectors
- 500/yr
- Cases / year at HELP
- 14+
- Institutions served
"The best opportunities don't come from transactions. They come from trust, collaboration, and genuine relationships."
Affiliations & Convenings
A network built across the Peninsula.
Board seats and advisory roles up top. The wider network the organizations Mary convenes and collaborates with is tucked below for anyone who wants to look.
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Governance & Advisory
5 rolesUS Fiji Chamber of Commerce
Board Member
Advises on cross-border commerce and diaspora business development between the US and Fiji.
SSF Conference Center Authority
Board Governance
Governance body overseeing the city's civic conference and events infrastructure.
Skyline College
Advisory
Advises on industry alignment for workforce and biotech education programs.
Skyline College President's Council
Council Member
Executive council supporting the college president on strategy and community partnerships.
Leadership Council of San Mateo County
Council Member
Cross-sector leadership body shaping regional policy across housing, transit, and economic development.
Governance and executive roles reflect direct service. Organizations under "Convened & Collaborated" and "Regional Ecosystem" reflect public collaborations and convenings, not advisory engagements.
Services & Pricing
How I help leaders grow.
No two organizations face the same challenges. Every engagement begins with understanding your goals and developing solutions tailored to your organization. Below are my most requested services.
Strategic Advisory Services
Helping organizations solve problems, identify opportunities, and achieve meaningful results.
Services include
- ·Executive coaching
- ·Strategic planning
- ·Business growth strategies
- ·Nonprofit leadership
- ·Board development and governance
- ·Community engagement
- ·Government relations
- ·Partnership development
- ·Sponsorship strategy
- ·Revenue generation
- ·Organizational assessments
- ·Problem solving and change management
Pricing
- Complimentary Discovery Call (30 min)Free
- Hourly AdvisoryFrom $250/hr
- Half-Day Strategy Session (up to 4 hrs)$900
- Full-Day Strategy Session (up to 8 hrs)$1,750
- Monthly Strategic Advisor RetainerFrom $2,500/mo
Business Development & Growth
Creating opportunities that move your business forward.
Services include
- ·Business development strategy
- ·Strategic introductions
- ·Partnership development
- ·Community engagement plans
- ·Networking strategy
- ·Sponsorship development
- ·Revenue diversification
- ·Event strategy
- ·Marketing and relationship building
- ·Growth planning
Pricing
- Hourly ConsultingFrom $250/hr
- Business Growth AssessmentFrom $1,250
- Six-Month Business Development ProgramCustom quote
Speaking & Professional Workshops
Practical presentations that educate, inspire, and motivate on leadership, networking, community engagement, partnerships, board development, sponsorship, fair housing, public accommodations, and women in leadership.
Services include
- ·Leadership
- ·Networking with Purpose
- ·Community Engagement
- ·Building Strategic Partnerships
- ·Nonprofit Leadership & Board Development
- ·Sponsorship & Fundraising
- ·Chamber of Commerce Best Practices
- ·Women in Leadership
- ·Fair Housing & Public Accommodations
Pricing
- Keynote PresentationFrom $1,500
- Half-Day WorkshopFrom $1,750
- Full-Day WorkshopFrom $3,000
- Multi-Session Training SeriesCustom quote
Fair Housing & Compliance Services
Practical compliance solutions backed by decades of investigative and enforcement experience.
Services include
- ·Fair Housing Consulting
- ·Compliance Reviews
- ·Public Accommodations Compliance
- ·Accessibility Reviews
- ·Policy & Procedure Reviews
- ·Independent Complaint Investigations
- ·Risk Assessments
- ·Staff Training
- ·Expert Consultation
- ·Mediation & Settlement Facilitation
- ·Expert Witness Services
Pricing
- Virtual Training (up to 2 hrs)From $850
- Half-Day TrainingFrom $1,500
- Full-Day TrainingFrom $2,500
- Settlement-Required Fair Housing TrainingFrom $2,500
- Public Accommodations Business AuditFrom $1,500
- Fair Housing Compliance ReviewFrom $2,000
- Independent InvestigationCustom quote
- Mediation ServicesFrom $2,500/day
- Expert Witness ServicesCustom quote
Signature Programs
Focused engagements built from decades of practice.
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Inside the Fair Housing Investigation
A unique workshop led by a former fair housing investigator. Practical insight into how complaints are evaluated, common compliance mistakes, documentation best practices, and strategies to reduce legal risk.
From $2,500
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Business Accessibility & Public Accommodations Review
A comprehensive review of your business's customer experience, accessibility practices, policies, and procedures with practical recommendations to strengthen compliance, improve customer service, and reduce potential legal exposure.
From $1,500
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Board & Leadership Retreat
An interactive planning session designed to help leadership teams establish priorities, strengthen governance, improve communication, and develop actionable strategies.
- ·Pre-retreat planning meeting
- ·Retreat facilitation
- ·Strategic planning exercises
- ·Written action plan
From $2,500
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Need something different?
Many clients engage me for customized projects, executive facilitation, strategic planning, investigations, mediation, compliance assessments, or organizational initiatives. Reach out for a proposal tailored to your organization's goals.
Let's connect
Let's build something meaningful together.
Whether you're launching something new, growing an organization, planning a major event, or looking for a trusted advisor I'd love to connect.
Access
By introduction or inquiry
Based
San Mateo County, California
Cadence
Advisory, project, or ongoing