Mary Jane's Professional History
- President, Fishladder Inc. founded in July 1999 – present
- Adjunct Faculty Social Science, Kendall College of Art & Design, August-December 2011
- Adjunct Professor of Speech Communications, Communications Arts and Services Department, Calvin College 2000 – 2004
- Alumna, The Second City, main stage performer 1997 – 1999
- Art and English Teacher, Unity Christian High School 1985 – 1997
- English, Speech Teacher, Fort Lauderdale Christian School 1984 – 1985
Mary Jane’s Professional Development
- Applied Improvisation Network World Conference 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland
- Michigan Actors Academy acting seminar and film acting workshop with film actor Steve Eastin, September 2010
- Member of local Mastermind group with fellow National Speaker Association members
- National Speakers Association fall conference in Phoenix, AZ, November 2009
- Leadership Grand Rapids community leadership development program, 2006
- Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Roundtable program, 2002-present