President of Neighborhood Women Williamsburg/Greenpoint, Mary Alice pioneered work on economic development as the first director of a Community Action Program in the 60s. She created the frist women’s political party, Neighborhood Women’s Political Action Alliance. She worked tirelessly with architect Katrin Adams and contractors to rehab the Greenpoint Hospital into 33 units of housing. A leader in Lindsey Park Houses in Williamsburg, she was appreciated for her ability to graciously facilitate connection between people across race, ethnicity,and position in society.