The Original Firesoul: Mary Wyatt ’74, American Studies

When Mary Wyatt ’74, American studies, was a little girl, she loved to retreat to a secret space in her backyard. There, in a patch of grass surrounded by a grove of apple trees, she spent lazy summer days lying on her back and gazing up at the passing clouds. Flash forward to the present day, where the concept behind Wyatt’s favorite childhood ritual – connecting to nature in a ‘sacred’ space – plays a central role in the organization for which she serves as executive director. While the parallels between Wyatt’s favorite childhood indulgence and her current job may… Continue Reading The Original Firesoul: Mary Wyatt ’74, American Studies