About

    Dr. Mary Tatum, DPA, DCFI

    Dr. Tatum, Dublin Ireland

    Guiding Mission-Driven Leaders From Vision to Funded Action

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    Notable Accomplishments & Recognition

    Academic & Leadership Roles

    • Doctorate in Public Administration (Capella University)
    • Former Clearfield County Commissioner
    • Adjunct Professor, Penn State DuBois—teaching grant strategy and nonprofit leadership
    • Western Regional Rep, PA Chapter of Children’s Advocacy Centers

    Public Service & Engagement

    • Presenter at the National Children’s Alliance, Penn State, and Commonwealth University-Lock Haven
    • Frequent speaker on trauma-informed leadership, MDT collaboration, and rural CAC outreach
    • Leads monthly peer calls and forensic interviewer networking forums across Pennsylvania

    Awards & Advocacy

    • Honored as the 2024 Clearfield County District Attorney’s Office Civilian of the Year (Presented by DA Sayers and formally recognized by State Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr.)
    • Multiple meetings on Capitol Hill representing the CAC-CC in national conversations on child welfare
    • Recognized advocate for rural, underserved, and high-risk communities

    Community Impact

    • Longstanding partnerships with veterans’ groups, schools, and civic organizations
    • Leads local and regional awareness campaigns for Child Abuse Prevention Month
    • Championed facility dog and interpreter-access programs for trauma-informed care
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