Mary has been involved in the economic development field for the last 13 years with Whakatane District Council. She was the staff member for the very successful Eastern Bay of Plenty Development Board which merged with Toi-EDA earlier this year and Mary has been seconded from Whakatane District Council to manage Toi-EDA. Mary has a background in business, NCB, two certificates in economic development and a postgraduate diploma in management.