Mary Gardner

Mary Gardner is an experienced professional in government relations and education, currently serving as the Senior Director of Government Relations for Amplify since April 2022, after previously holding the title of Director of Government Relations at the same company. With a background that includes leadership roles such as Director of Regional Impact at Leadership for Educational Equity and Government Affairs Director at Stand for Children, Mary has developed strong expertise in educational policy. Prior experience includes managing education programs at United Way of Central Indiana and working as a School Improvement and Turnaround Specialist for the Indiana Department of Education. Mary began her career as a teacher at McEntee Academy, shaping early education for grades 3 to 5. Mary Gardner holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government, as well as Spanish, from Vanderbilt University.