She provides expert guidance and oversight to assisted living and memory care communities throughout Washington and Oregon. She began her nursing experience in psychiatry, transitioned to medical-surgical nursing, post-partum, cardiac care and geriatrics. Mary has also worked as a diabetic nurse consultant for the pharmaceutical industry providing diabetic education to consumers, pharmacists and physicians for a variety of insulins and devices. She has a bachelor’s of arts degree with a major in nursing and a minor in psychology. Mary teaches Positive Approach to Care classes for Oregon Care Partners.