“I had the pleasure of working with Mary Alice, and from day one, she impressed me with her kindness, collaborative style, and commitment to achieving real results. Mary Alice has an incredible knack for blending creativity with execution, she doesn’t just generate great ideas she actually brings them to life.

She’s multitalented and a natural leader. She manages projects with the perfect mix of focus and flexibility. Mary Alice is open and approachable, always willing to listen and work together to find the best path forward. I can’t recommend her enough!”

“Mary Alice is one of the most brilliant and effective leaders I have had the pleasure of working with and witnessing in action. I watched her drive the operational and programmatic changes that transformed Episcopal Community Services into one of Philadelphia’s leading nonprofits in less than two years. Her true superpower is being able to take any vision, whether it be hers or someone else’s, and not only bring it to life, but do so in record time. She is masterful at analyzing existing and start-up business operations and developing the strategies and models necessary to help those operations achieve their goals. She will push you to think big and guide you in identifying potentials you didn’t even realize were there.
She is extraordinary at leading teams and the type of leader that motivates people to show up as their best selves. Mary Alice is a remarkable individual; the kind that makes you wonder if you’ll ever encounter such greatness again in your lifetime. I consider myself to be incredibly lucky to have worked under her tutelage.”

“I had the privilege of working under Mary Alice Duff during my time at Episcopal Community Services, and I can confidently say she was one of the most impactful leaders I’ve ever had. Mary Alice exemplified trust, leadership, and advocacy, creating an environment where her team could truly thrive. She was instrumental in my growth, championing me from Director to Senior Director and being one of the first supervisors who genuinely advocated for me, especially when it came to salary.

Her leadership style is unparalleled, she trusted my work, valued my expertise, and always sought my input, making me feel like a true partner in the organization’s mission. Mary Alice is bold, brilliant, and fiercely loyal to her team. She has a unique ability to push the organization forward. Whether leading strategic planning, restructuring the mission, or driving innovative program strategies, she was always ahead of the curve. Mary Alice Duff is a powerhouse leader who not only excels in her role but also fosters growth in everyone around her!!! I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had her as a mentor and supervisor. She is highly recommended for any leadership role she pursues, her ability to lead and inspire is unmatched! She is simply amazing!”