Mary Hollowell is a Wall Street Veteran with 25 years’ experience as the Strategic Business Partner for Wall Street Executives having served as an Executive Assistant to senior management.  Her first job in Wall Street was working as a temp in the 80s while studying acting with the renowned coach Lee Strasberg and pursuing an acting career in New York.  Growing up in Southern California to a father who was a decorated war hero,  home builder and entrepreneur,  she witnessed firsthand the resourcefulness, resilience and the extraordinary work ethic it takes to succeed. 

 Competing in equestrian show jumping growing up, she brings to the table an additional level of experience in leadership.  Competing in show jumping is a school of life…. And it’s one of the few sports where men and women are equal. Being a great horseman does not rely on physical strength but more on the mind and sensibility.

 Mary holds a BA from New York University, The Gallatin School of Individualized Study and has been an active SGI-USA member for 30 years a global network that supports peace, education and culture activities worldwide.