Education:
B.A. Communication
The Ohio State University
Expertise:
- Opinion Writing
- Policy Research and Analysis
- Interview and Personal Profiles
- Media Relations
- Copy and Content Editing
- Distilling Complexity
In Mary, Werth clients have access to skills honed over a long career in journalism: explaining complex ideas clearly, expressing opinions persuasively and making stories come to life.
As a reporter for The Columbus Dispatch, Mary covered K-12 and higher education, local and state government, environmental issues, immigrant communities and more. As a member of the editorial board and, later, editorial page editor, she helped shape and express the newspaper’s opinion on a wide variety of issues large and small.
Mary’s journalism work has been honored on many occasions and has earned her a reputation among newsmakers and the public for integrity, fairness and accuracy. Werth clients can be confident that, in her hands, their stories will be told with honesty and impact.
Mary serves the communication needs of Werth’s clients in many industries, with a focus on: addiction and mental health treatment and advocacy; health care; sustainability, energy and environment; higher education issues; economic and community development; and educational technology.