About
Dr. Mary Tatum, DPA, DCFI

Guiding Mission-Driven Leaders From Vision to Funded Action
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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