Mary Kruse (she/her/hers) is a proud resident of the St. Charles community, having moved here in 2016 with  her husband Michael, a lifelong resident of the community. Graduating from Loyola University Chicago, Mary has worked with several nonprofit organizations throughout Chicagoland. Mary studied at the Second City Conservatory and loves performing and writing, hosting her own storytelling podcast. Mary also serves as the Vice President of the St. Charles Public Library Board and is a member of the City of St. Charles Equity and Inclusion commission.