Mary is an emerging documentarian and media maker with a strong background in education and extensive experience working with elders. Mary holds a Master of Arts degree in International Affairs with a focus in media and human rights from The New School. She has produced and facilitated personal documentary workshops in Brazil and New York for groups of teenagers and elders to empower them to create their own independent documentaries. Additionally, Mary has lived and worked in several Latin American countries focusing on education and human rights issues.