The Village Ltd.
Welcomes
Dr. Mary Kay "MK" Park
to the
Board of Directors

The Village Ltd. New Board Member Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Village Ltd.

06/30/2025

The Village Ltd. Announces the Appointment of Mary Kay Park, PhD as Member to the Board of Directors Global Business Solutions Leader and Educator Brings Strategic Innovation and Deep Expertise to Advance Mission

Denver, Colorado – June 30, 2025 – The Village Ltd. announced today the appointment of Dr. Mary Kay Park as a Member to its Board of Directors. Dr. Park is a seasoned global business leader and educator with extensive experience bridging academia and industry, and a proven track record in strategic executive leadership for global non-profit and Fortune 100/500 consulting.

Dr. Park's comprehensive background includes global impact media management, management consulting, and higher educational leadership, where she develops the next generation of business leaders by teaching MBA courses in strategic innovation, effective communication, global/international business, and entrepreneurship. Renowned for her innovative, strategic, and analytical decision-making, she specializes in media analytics, data-driven decisions, market research, and content strategy with a focus on impact measurement. Dr. Park equips organizations to lead with clarity, understanding, and agility in complex environments, delivering customized cultural change initiatives and organizational learning objectives from a unique perspective, navigating both East and West and Academia and Business entities.

Dr. Mary Kay Park shared about joining the Board of Directors, "I am truly honored and excited to join the Board of The Village Ltd., a remarkable nonprofit dedicated to transforming how Inclusivity, Belonging, and Equity (IBE) are taught across the United States. The Village’s commitment to research-based, developmentally informed programs that nurture healthy self-images and acceptance among all children—regardless of race, gender, religion, identity, or ability—is inspiring. I look forward to collaborating with such capable leaders to advance this vital mission and help create a brighter, more inclusive future for the next generation. Thank you for this incredible opportunity to serve and contribute to meaningful change."

"We are incredibly proud to welcome Dr. Mary Kay Park to our Board," said Annmarie Maynard, President & CEO at The Village Ltd. "Dr. Park's exceptional leadership in global business solutions and her dedication to developing future leaders align perfectly with our strategic goals. Her unique ability to bridge academic insights with real-world business challenges, particularly in navigating complex global contexts, will be an invaluable asset as we expand our reach and deepen our impact. Her insights will undoubtedly propel our mission forward."

Dr. Park's professional growth has been significantly shaped by collaborations and intellectual sharing at institutions such as Harvard Graduate School of Education, Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS), Biola University, Gateway, and Concordia Irvine.

Mary Kay currently resides in Newport Beach, CA, with her family.

About The Village Ltd. -

The Village Ltd. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering inclusivity, belonging, and equity through innovative and research-based programs. Its flagship program, the Firefly Kids - I BElong! Series is designed to impede bias development and promote healthy self-images among young learners. The Village Ltd. is committed to being nonpartisan and nonsectarian, ensuring that these programs are accessible to all children, irrespective of their backgrounds.

For more information about The Village Ltd., please visit www.wearethevillageltd.org

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