Mary Fastiggi

Mary Fastiggi currently serves as the Restoration Manager and Parsons Field Institute Coordinator at McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, positions held since September 2019. Prior experience includes roles as a Research Assistant at Arizona State University, with a focus on urban resilience, sustainability projects, and adaptive climate planning while pursuing a Master of Science in Sustainability. Earlier, Mary worked as a Naturalist Educator at the University of Michigan's Environmental Interpretive Center, coordinating educational programs and events such as the Rouge River Water Festival. Additional experience includes freelance writing for the DTE Energy Foundation and internships at DTE Energy focusing on environmental initiatives and certification efforts. Mary Fastiggi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and History from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.