Mary Easterling
Board of Directors Role: Funding & Grant Writing Committee Chair
Email: grants@stellamarisexplorers.com
Mary Easterling is a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Mary graduated with her bachelor's degree in social work from the University of South Alabama in December of 2023. She obtained her master's degree in social work from the University of West Florida in May of 2025. She currently works as a therapist at Pine Belt Mental Health.
Mary’s social work background has offered her many opportunities to be involved in all aspects of grant writing. Working with SME has also served as a way for Mary to give back to her Catholic Church community. She loves helping people and promoting growth. Her personal and occupational values can be best described through her favorite bible verse, Psalm 34:14 “Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it”