Mary Cline-Stively is the CEO of ChildStrive. Prior to her current role she supported ChildStrive as the Chief Strategy and Programs Officer and the Director of Programs. She began her career in mental health supporting individuals, but after 15 years she transitioned to supporting organizations as a consultant. Mary supports early learning for all children and families in our community. She is a longtime leader in early intervention services locally and statewide, and partners with many community groups and organizations to ensure that the youngest among us are supported.

She is the Early Learning representative on the Snohomish County Partnership to End Homelessness and was appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to the State Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and Their Families.

Mary holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology as well as a Graduate Certificate in Restorative Practice. Mary is a licensed trainer for the International Institute of Restorative Practice and works to bring restorative principles into her leadership and work. Mary has partnered with Snohomish County Human Services for the past several years to build a restorative, trauma informed community through the CARE initiative. She lives in Edmonds with her spouse and two teen daughters.