Mary Widdifield

Mary Widdifield is currently the Director of Institutional Giving at Buckelew Programs Inc, where they focus on cultivating relationships with public and private foundations. They previously served as a Grants Manager at Catholic Charities San Francisco, managing a substantial grants portfolio. With extensive experience in business development, marketing, and project management across both nonprofit and for-profit sectors, Mary has a strong expertise in crafting business and grant proposals. Additionally, they are a co-author and mental health advocate, working to support families affected by serious mental illness through writing and storytelling. Mary is pursuing an M.A. in English and creative writing at San Francisco State University and has a background in Liberal Arts from Washington College.