Region II
Mary G. Russell, DTM
Home Club/District: Friends 2327-1
Job Title/Employer: President
The Grady Group – A Human Resources Co.
Relevant Work Experience: Mary has over 26 years in Human Resources supporting senior management, members of the board, exempt and non-exempt staff regarding regulatory compliance issues, polices and procedures.
Education: BA, Speech Pathology; Certified Instructor of Human Resources; Zenger-Miller Certified Trainer; Who’s Who in Colleges & Universities
Hobbies and Interests: Scrapbooking; travel; collecting movies and magnets; reading.
Volunteer Experience: Former co-chair Business Advisory Council Los Angeles; IAMCARES, Member California Chamber; Feed the Children Partner; The LA Girls Club Partner, Volunteer Big Brother; Harassment Prevention Policy committee ABC Church.
Honors/Recognition Inside Toastmasters: Excellence in Marketing; Excellence in Education and Training.
Honors/Recognition Outside Toastmasters: Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for Assisting Individuals with Disabilities; Who’s Who of Women Executive; National Foreign Language Society -Achievement in German; Notice of Commendation Developing Administrative Training Curriculum
Qualifications for Service: 26 years in human resources, 15 years in management and is a successful business owner, in addition to 18 years as a corporate trainer. She is a past instructor at Pasadena School of Culinary Arts, a former substitute teacher and adult education instructor.
Personal Information: Mary resides in Temple City, California. She has one adult son.
Contact Information: Web site: www.marygrussell.com