Testimonials

“Mary supported me through a very difficult period in my life.  After 38 years my marriage was ending.  Life as I had known it would be much different. Mary is grounded in truth, easy to talk to, warm, caring and never judgmental.  She was there for me through the different stages of grief.  She always listened and encouraged me, she was my sounding board, helped give me clarity and a new perspective. I would definitely encourage anyone who is going through a life change to talk with Mary.”

-Jodi W. Brentwood CA

“ When I first came to Mary Norcross I was having difficulties navigating through the job market during the pandemic. I was not receiving call-backs for interviews. She helped me build a resume that was both informative and functional. Additionally, Mary taught me how to communicate more effectively online with potential employers in order to not get lost in the vastness of online applications. Mary also helped me narrow down my career search and deduce what I really wanted out of a career. As a result, I got hired as a project manager/coordinator within a couple of months. Not only am I making more money, I am also learning new skills every day at work that will help me in the future. Mary’s encouragement along my journey and genuine concern helped me keep a positive mindset which ultimately resulted in me meeting my goals. I cannot wait to see where this new path takes me!”

-Jesse from Puyallup, WA

“Mary was a phenomenal leader when leading our team at Shepherd’s Gate as the Director! She led our team with such wisdom and grace and knew exactly what was needed in each moment. She continues to be a great mentor, coach, advocate, and a source of encouragement in my own life. She has helped develop skills that have positively impacted my life and my work. Not only have these skills helped me in my own journey, but they have also positively impacted other lives as well. I would not be where I am at professionally, without her support and guidance. Many others will reap the benefits of her coaching, as she wholeheartedly invests in people and does it from a true place of sincerity.”

-Alicia Q. Brentwood, CA