Meet the Leadership Team

  • Christy Larson

    Founder/CEO

    Christy is a skilled educator with expertise in Computer Science and STEM instruction for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology and Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and a Master's degree in International Business. She is also in the process of completing her Doctorate of Education in Applied Science. With over ten years of experience in nonprofit management, sales and marketing, and corporate business development, she brings diverse leadership and strategic expertise to her role.

  • Linda Mercer

    Executive Director

    Linda has been a lifelong philanthropist who actively seeks to promote the welfare and well-being of others. Linda brings over 20 years of expertise in Philanthropy, Charitable Causes, Marketing and Retail Merchandising. She is responsible for overseeing the marketing, branding, and promotional strategies for the company's events and products. Linda specializes in charitable causes, special events, driving customer engagement and sales through innovative marketing initiatives, e-commerce development, and effective visual merchandising.

  • Christine Baer

    Executive Director

    Christine is a skilled ESE Instructor for grade levels kindergarten through eighth grade. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Developmental Psychology with a focus on Education, as well as a Master of Science degree in Organizational Psychology. She is also in the process of completing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership. With nearly 20 years of experience in fundraising and event management within the corporate and donor industries, Christine brings a wealth of expertise to her role.

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Board of Directors

Our board of directors is responsible for overseeing Mamie Pearl Foundation (MPF) activities. Board members meet periodically (typically every 6 to 8 weeks) to discuss the affairs of MPF. All are experts in their respective fields and dedicated to our mission, vision, and values.

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Advisory Counsel

Our advisory counsel is an expert volunteer group that meets four times a year to give advice and support to our board of directors and executive staff. Advisory counsel members contribute to the Mamie Pearl Foundation in many different ways, but all support our mission, vision, and values.