What Clients are Saying
Mary is highly intelligent but she’s also quick to research pertinent subject matter that she needs to know for the work that she’s doing. In addition, she is a go-getter with a strong work ethic. In other words, she is very dependable and reliable and can be counted on to follow through on all of the commitments she makes. Indeed, she is one of the most honest persons that I have ever known.
David E. Whittaker, Executive Director, Chicago Area Project
Thanks to Mary Montgomery Clifford for her contributions as developmental editor of this book. Mary always knows what I mean and how to tweak my sermons so they resonate with readers. It was Mary who suggested the addition of the exercises that end each chapter and went on to develop them.
Marrice Coverson, Pastor, Life Coach,
Author of The Power of Inner Wisdom: Your Source for Creating a Soul-Satisfying Life
As usual, you’ve hit it out of the park with the whole package. Nice work!!
Thomas Brindisi
Deputy Executive Director
Chicago Area Project
It is a great pleasure to tell you about The History of Blueberries in Michigan… My co-conspirator here, Mary Montgomery Clifford, was also my research assistant, pulling together the native blueberry information that dates long before that, and adding several lovely photos she found on the internet! Many thanks to Mary for providing the bedrock of this presentation with her keen story-telling skills.
Lorrie Merker
Vice President
Grower Relations and Coop Affairs
MBG Marketing
Project: The History of Blueberries in Michigan workshop and PowerPoint presentation
Wow! Mary what a great thing to do. Jean B. our president will give the final OK for sharing with membership and putting it on the website and FB page but I think she will be amazed at what you’ve done and be glad to forward it to members for sharing widely.
Julia Ludwig
Co-Chair
American Association of University Women South Haven Chapter
Public Policy Committee
You are a GEM! Perfect, I am going to use exactly what you have provided.
Toni Woolfork-Barnes, Ed.D.
Western Michigan University
Director
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
You are great at listening and helping others to understand. You are consistent in seeing a task through. When you set your mind to do something, you don’t stop until it is completed. You are great at, listening and helping others to understand. I think that you have a unique way of capturing events and expressing them in writing in a way that if a person wasn’t there they can read it and feel as though they were in the room.
Gwen Baxter
Executive Director
Greater Roseland Community Committee
Affiliate organization of Chicago Area Project
You remain calm in the face of fire. You take time to digest the needs of others before you present your ideas and proposals. You have great writing skills. You are resourceful. You can stay within budget constraints. You are a woman of your word. You have great intuition and use it to guide yourself and others.
Maritza Marrero
Former Executive Director
Mayor’s Office of Employment & Training
Chicago, IL
Wow, Mary! These photos are really wonderful. This was a great idea, and I am so happy to feature your and their works for the newsletter. I also appreciate the detail that you put into your submissions. You are a true pro! I LOVE THIS and CAN”T WAIT TO SEE NEXT MONTH’S SUBMISSION!
Pat Sulier
Newsletter Editor
Osher Lifelog Learning Institute at Western Michigan University (OLLI)
From my experience of working with you in the last 9 years you’ve taught me the importance of capturing treasurable moments on camera and video. You have a very keen eye for detail and I would always watch how you would work the room during CAP events. You are a very knowledgeable and professional person who believes in getting the job done right the first time. I’ve never ever seen you frown nor appear to be upset and out of control over the years.
Keith O. Freeman
Community Organizer
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
In the few years I have known Mary, I have been most impressed with her deep emotional intelligence. Her ability to analyze a situation from difference points of views makes her an excellent problem solver. Her many interests make her a resource on a variety of topics from current events to metaphysical philosophies. She is simply a well-round individual who is always a joy. She is a giving soul whose generosity of spirit makes people feel welcome right away.
Elaine Emory
Community Leader
Institute of Noetic Sciences
Mary, here are the eminent attributes that I feel you bring to the global community… deep intellectual curiosity, open willingness to take on new challenges, genuine interest in meeting and getting connected to people, loyalty to friends and family, and follow through on tasks and obligations.
Zuretti Goosby
District Representative/Field Representative
California State Senate
Retired
You keep commitments… Have energy to see things through/different commitments; you stay at something; keep staying.
Mila Tellez
Co-owner
City Suburban Publishing