Mary A. Chicoine

is the principle of Momentum Catalysts. Prior to entering the consulting and coaching field Ms. Chicoine worked with Econometrics, Inc. providing comprehensive database prospect research screening to more than 300 clients.  She served as the Vice President for Institutional Advancement for Dominican University.  She has also served as a college chief financial officer and college instructor, and functioned as interim executive and advancement leadership for several organizations.

Active in the advancement arena since 1985, Mary has contributed her expertise to many non-profit boards and organizations. Ms. Chicoine is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and holds coaching certification in several areas.  Her work has been recognized in the Chronicle of Higher Education and USA Today.  She received a B.S. degree from Loyola University, Chicago (Formerly Mallinckrodt College of the North Shore), and an M.S.A. degree from the University of Notre Dame.

Some of Ms. Chicoine's professional and civic activities include:

• Presenter for CASE, AHP, AFP, APRA, NCDC, the American Red Cross, United Way, Gonser Gerber Tinker Stuhr, the Fraternity Executives Association, Arizona Community Foundation
  
  
• Current/Past Board member of Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization, Verde Valley Land Preservation, Inc. and Beaver Creek Trails Coalition, Industrial Development Authority of the County of Yavapai, member of Yavapai County Comprehensive Plan Citizen Advisory Committee
  
  
• Graduate and Advisor of the Central Association of College and University Business Officers Management Institute
  
  
• Volunteer consultant for several start-up not-for-profit organizations
  
  
• Guest lecturer at Oklahoma State University, North Park College and the University of Notre Dame.