Mary Leary's Email & Phone

Mary Leary is President and Chief Executive Officer of Mather LifeWays. She brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in senior living, health care, and long-term care to guide Mather LifeWays in expanding its leadership presence in senior living, community-based programs, and applied research and education. Mary joined Mather LifeWays to help further its mission of enhancing the lives of older adults through lifestyle and residential alternatives that create Ways to Age Well. Mary previously served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Classic Residence by Hyatt, the senior living affiliate of Hyatt Corporation, where she oversaw day-to-day operations of 15 senior living communities including 4,600 units and more than 2,500 employees. She also provided technical assistance services and sales and marketing oversight for communities under development, valued at more than $600 million. During her 12-year tenure with Classic Residence by Hyatt, Mary rose to the position of COO following successes in operations, sales, and marketing. Prior to her work at Classic Residence by Hyatt, Mary brought her experience to diverse firms in senior living, health care, and long-term care, including Oxford Development Corporation and American Medical International, Inc. Under her leadership, Mather LifeWays has received awards and recognition from the National Association of Home Builders, the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, the American Society on Aging, the National Investment Center, the National Mature Media, the Health Promotion Institute of the National Council on the Aging, and more. Mary is as a member of the House of Delegates for the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. She earned a Master's Degree in health policy and management from Harvard University and a Bachelor's Degree in business/health services administration from Cornell University.