Mary Anne Cassin is a retired parks professional who is passionate about maintaining Portland's special places for future generations. Her career spanned three decades and included service for Metro and private landscape architecture firms as well as her 25 years with Portland Parks. She was honored to be inducted as a Fellow with the American Society of Landscape Architects in 2018 for her contributions to the profession.

Why this board?

She has chosen to work with the PPF because as a separate non-profit organization, it increases the visibility and sustainability of parks as a vital cultural and environmental resource.

If you could be a Portland park, which one would you be and why?

If I could be any park, I would be Pioneer Courthouse Square because I love it when broad swaths of people come together to share joy, the change in seasons, and cultural events... Plus I love a good party!

What do you hope to accomplish while serving?

I would love to see the Foundation complete its evolution into a thriving, well-known organization that helps people help their parks.