Services          About          Clients          Examples of Work          Testimonials          Contact About Mary (continued) – Mary Murray, M.A. has dedicated her career to enhancing the well-being of children, youth, and families by strengthening community-based organizations. After earning a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Haverford College, she began her journey with Teach for America as a special education teacher in rural North Carolina. Mary later obtained a Master's degree in Community & Prevention Research from the University of Illinois.   From 1998 to 2001, Mary was a founding staff member of the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority, where she managed evaluation and capacity-building systems supporting over 500 grantees, including school districts and grassroots organizations. She founded MEMconsultants in 2001 to provide practical and affordable consulting services that empower organizations to achieve their missions.   Mary collaborates with foundations, government agencies, and nonprofits nationally and in the Puget Sound area. She specializes in helping clients use evaluation practices to clarify impact, enhance program management, and foster continuous learning. She is particularly passionate about long-term partnerships with social justice-oriented nonprofits, valuing their commitment to growth and program improvement.   Outside of work, Mary loves camping in nearby National Parks with her husband and 18-year-old son, enjoys standup comedy at Seattle's many arts and culture venues, and travels internationally whenever she can.