Mary Alice joined the team in 2024 with a background in local policy and urban planning and supports TRG as an Assistant Project Manager. She facilitates the marketing, communications, research, and data collection of several projects in the areas of transportation, design, and community development. She represents TRG at community meetings and pop-up events and maintains a high degree of knowledge about individual projects in order to effectively discuss issues with stakeholders and community residents.

Prior to joining The Robert Group, she served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Senegal and later earned dual master’s degrees in urban planning and local governance. These experiences reinforced her belief in the importance of people-centered planning and advocacy.