Mary Elizabeth is a Southern California native who has resided on Whidbey Island since 2017.
She is a business owner and an active member of the Whidbey Island community. She is an active member of the African American Writers Alliance of Seattle and Black Women Write Seattle. Mary Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Media and Culture from Chapman University. She is a writer and public speaker. In 2024, she was named the Inaugural Poet Laureate of the Whidbey Institute and works with local businesses and organizations to create space for poetry readings that enhance creativity and connection in the local community.