MARY CERIO

Where did you grow up?
Warwick, RI

Where do you currently live?
Boston, MA

Where did you attend High School?
Warwick Veterans Memorial HS

Where did you attend college and what degree did you obtain?
Boston University, BA, Psychology

What Is your favorite non-work leisure activity?
Interior design, shopping, drinking wine.

Have you done any volunteer work?
Chair of Fundraising Committee and Members of Family Selection Committee, Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston.

What fascinates you the most about Column E?
The time-tested durability through multiple downturns. Protection of capital during a downturn is vital for long-term wealth preservation.

What is the most impactful lesson you have learned from a business mentor?
You should never switch jobs or change careers as an opportunity to run away from something, but as an opportunity to run towards something.

Who are some of your former employers?
Unison Realty Partners, Alcion Ventures, Leerink Swann, The Mackin Group

What your top 10 skills that others identify in you?

1.      Creative problem solving
2.      Critical thinking
3.      Judgement and decision making
4.      Planning, organizing and/or prioritizing
5.      Emotional intelligence
6.      Work ethic and efficiency
7.      Strength and resilience
8.      Adaptability and positivity
9.      Integrity and/or honesty
10.    Intuition

 
If you have a weekend where you could wake up anywhere in the world and do anything, where would you go and what would you do?

                  Anywhere in Italy and I would spend the weekend shopping, drinking wine and eating pasta and cheese!