Mary Connor, CAE, QAS

Mary helps associations turn strategic vision into meaningful progress. Her work focuses on strengthening organizations, building member engagement, and helping clients advance their missions. She brings enthusiasm, critical thinking, and a collaborative approach to every relationship.

Mary’s experience spans association management, business development, organizational strategy, and marketing communications. Before joining Stringfellow Management Group in 2019, she founded and led an association management company serving national and regional trade associations. She later became a partner in a visual communications firm serving Fortune 500 companies. Mary earned her Certified Association Executive designation in 2021.

Outside of work, Mary enjoys travel, cycling, hiking, and finding a spot with live music and good wine. Her guiding mantra is simple: At the end of the day, know you did the right thing.