Mary Conly Hammons

With a deep commitment to philanthropic development, Mary Conly brings nearly a decade of nonprofit, education, and community engagement experience to her role as Donor Relations Associate. Prior to joining the Greater New Orleans Foundation, she served in progressive leadership roles at the Louisiana Children’s Museum, most recently as the Museum Experience Director. There, she led cross-departmental teams to enhance visitor engagement, managed data analysis for grant reporting, and supported strategic initiatives to deepen learning experiences for children and families.

Mary Conly began her career as a Peace Corps Education Volunteer in Burkina Faso, where she developed and taught curricula focused on language, health, and girls’ education. She went on to design STEM programming for K-8 students with Electric Girls, a New Orleans-based nonprofit focused on empowering young learners.

She holds a Master of Science in Children’s Rights from Queen’s University Belfast and a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies from Louisiana State University. In every role, Mary Conly has focused on building meaningful relationships, improving access to quality educational experiences, and advancing mission-driven work, values she now brings to strengthening connections with donors and supporters at the Greater New Orleans Foundation.