Mary Ann Andersen, OSSM

Mary Ann Andersen serves on the Steering Committee of the Child Jesus School in Petite-Goâve, Haiti. She has been a member of the Secular Servite Order since 2007 and currently serves as Prioress of the St. Mary, Source of Our Joy Community at Assumption Church in Chicago. She previously served four years on the National Council of the Secular Servite Order, representing Region III (Illinois and Wisconsin), where she worked closely with Fr. Vidal Martínez, OSM.

Mary Ann earned her undergraduate degree and master's degree in real estate from DePaul University. Professionally, she serves as Chief Executive of a real estate development and investment firm, bringing decades of experience in leadership, strategic planning, finance, and organizational development.

Inspired by her Servite faith, Mary Ann is committed to helping the Child Jesus School provide children in Haiti with the education, nourishment, and hope they need to build brighter futures.