Meet the Leadership Team
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Christy Larson
FOUNDER/CEO
Christy holds Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and Industrial/Organizational Psychology, as well as a Master’s Degree in International Business. Christy has 10+ years of experience in Non-Profit Management, Sales and Marketing, and Corporate Business Development.
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Linda Mercer
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Linda possesses over 30 years of experience in retail merchandising. Linda oversees the marketing, branding, and promotions of retail company products. Linda specializes in increasing customer sales through marketing, e-commerce, and visual merchandising.
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Christine Baer
DIRECTOR
Christine holds a bachelor’s degree in Developmental Psychology with a focus on Education, as well as a Master of Science degree in Organizational Psychology. Christine also possesses nearly 20 years experience with fund raising and event management within the Corporate/Donor industry.
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Shannon Shaffer
ADVISORY COUNSEL
Shannon holds a bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Child Education with a focus on Behavioral Studies. She has over 20 years of experience working closely with the educational and emotional development of children.
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Jackie Springstead
INTERN
Jackie is currently in training for early childhood education and interns for the Mamie Pearl Foundation.
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Board of Directors
Our board of directors is responsible for overseeing Mamie Pearl Foundation (MPF) activities. Board members meet periodically (typically every 6 to 8 weeks) to discuss the affairs of MPF. All are experts in their respective fields and dedicated to our mission, vision, and values.
Advisory Counsel
Our advisory counsel is an expert volunteer group that meets four times a year to give advice and support to our board of directors and executive staff. Advisory counsel members contribute to the Mamie Pearl Foundation in many different ways, but all support our mission, vision, and values.