Accomplish Points

Clients & Testimonials

Mary has partnered with public service organizations, universities, cities, counties, and special districts for over 25 years.

Outdoor retreat setting with participants collaborating at a picnic table in the Oregon hills

Oregon State University System

  • Oregon Wine Research Institute Research institute
  • Food Innovation Center Research center
  • North Willamette Research and Extension Center Research and extension
  • Clackamas County Extension and 4-H District Extension and education
  • OSU Extension Extension services

County Government

  • Clackamas County Commission County government
  • Clackamas County Planning Division County government
  • Clackamas County Transportation Engineering Division County government
  • Clackamas County Development Agency (Economics) County government
  • Clackamas County Parks Department County government
  • Tillamook County Transportation District Special district

Cities

  • City of Molalla, Oregon Award-winning Social Services Summit
  • City of West Linn Sustainability Task Force appointment
  • City of Tualatin Parks Advisory Board appointment

Special Districts and Libraries

  • North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District Annexation proposal and ballot measure
  • Clackamas County Library District

What Clients Say

Mary was first rate in her planning skills and especially her ability to be unbending in her focus on a well designed process and product while remaining engaging and flexible with the people involved. She is excellent at eliciting participation and is respectful and collaborative in the way she incorporates the results in the project. She is an excellent writer. She understands how to serve the client's needs and as a professional in delivery of public services really understood what was needed. She was a true 'partner' to the Center and me as her firm's name implies.

Clark SeavertDirector, OSU Research Center

Mary is an energetic problem solver and highly ethical and reliable. She can develop and manage a project through all phases and her support has enabled me to achieve greater success in my projects, and the departments and districts under my management.

Dan ZinzerDirector, Clackamas County Business & Community Services

Mary has been an invaluable resource in my professional journey. She has been a trusted advisor whenever I face challenges or decisions related to my career. Her ability to listen, provide thoughtful insights, and offer constructive feedback has been instrumental in my growth. Whether it's reviewing materials, assessing situations, or preparing for interviews, her guidance consistently supports both my confidence and success in the workplace.

Connie L.

Thank you so much for all your work. You did crack the nut. You got them thinking. You got them off the dime. You did the hard work. You cracked open the doors. You opened the doors for what can happen next. THANK YOU.

Daphne

Awards & Recognition

League of Oregon Cities Good Governance Award — Award for Excellence

City of Molalla — Swanson Partners, LLC project team member for design and facilitation of innovative Social Services Summit.

Award of Excellence — Operation Listen

Design and management of pilot project to better engage the community with Clackamas County. Cascade Chapter, International Association of Public Participation (IAP2).

Conference Speaking

“Getting The Most Out of Your Planning Process” — presented at professional conferences on effective facilitation and stakeholder engagement strategies.

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