Bio

Alex helps philanthropists deploy capital strategically and design high-impact giving portfolios. Her career has spanned advocating at the United Nations, advising Fortune 100 corporations on cross-border philanthropy, and working with grassroots non-profits on combatting atrocity crimes.

Mary joined Founders Pledge in September 2025 as U.S. Growth Lead. After graduating with a International Relations and Economics degree, she began her career in tech sales before moving into roles across edtech, healthtech, and consulting. Over the past eight years, she has worked with more than 75 startups, partnering directly with founders to shape messaging, build go-to-market strategies, and drive growth. This blend of experience across early-stage startups and mission-driven organizations ultimately led her to Founders Pledge, where she now helps channel entrepreneurial success into meaningful global impact. Outside of work, you’ll find Mary traveling, hiking, writing, and relaxing with her pug Chunkie.

Q&A with Mary

Q: If you could choose anyone famous (real or fictional) to have dinner with who would they be and why?

I would love to have sat down for dinner with Lucille Clifton and talked love, loss, life and poetry.

Q: As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

When I was little I wanted to be a singer, I even joined the Minnesota Children's Opera!

Q: If a movie was made of your life what genre would it be, who would play you?

A dramedy played by Kate Winslet (who I've been told is my celebrity lookalike).