Mary W. Wilson entered the environmental arena with an interest in animal behavior. Professional service in a variety of settings consistently highlighted the critical role of the human factor in any conservation process and ultimately led Mary to shift her current position of Executive Director of Allegheny CleanWays. Mary is a native Pittsburgher who has lived or worked in New York, Illinois, Alabama, New Mexico, and Florida, but is glad to be back among the hills and valleys of western PA.