Mary Nemick is a communications and public affairs professional currently serving as Manager of Public Outreach for the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles.

Prior to joining the City of Los Angeles, Mary led her own communications consulting firm with a focus on developing and implementing communications strategies for government agencies, non-profit organizations and political and advocacy campaigns. In her role as a consultant, Mary has worked for the City of Long Beach, Los Angeles County Community Development Commission and the California Partnership for Working Families, among other organizations. Mary has worked in the private sector as well, as Director of Communications for APL Logistics, an international trade and transportation company.

In addition, Mary has worked in a press capacity on numerous Democratic campaigns at the local, state and national level. During the Clinton Administration, Mary traveled with the President, coordinating media access and logistics for the White House Press Office in the U.S. and overseas.

Mary did her undergraduate work at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Massachusetts and received a graduate degree in Urban Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with an emphasis on Community Economic Development.

Mary teaches classes on public affairs and writes articles on coalition building and government communication. Mary lives in Los Angeles.