Mary Peckiconis has worked at Genetic Alliance for eight years. She first joined the organization as a volunteer and has quickly become an integral part of the staff. Mary has strong organizational and computer skills, which she developed during her 25-plus years working in various industries. Mary received a BA in French from Georgian Court University in New Jersey and an MA in French from Middlebury College in Vermont. She was a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar in Brussels, Belgium where she pursued advanced graduate studies.

In addition to her duties at Genetic Alliance, Mary also works for PXE International and volunteers at a number of organizations teaching knitting in Washington, DC several times a week.