Mary Shaughnessy, MPA

Mary and her husband live in Massachusetts and have three adult children and four grandchildren. They became connected with NEHA when their youngest grandson, Charlie, was diagnosed with hemophilia A at birth in 2024.

Mary brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare finance, having worked for Mass General Brigham (MGB) in a variety of leadership roles. She most recently served as Chief Financial Officer for the Post-Acute Division, overseeing three hospitals and 26 outpatient sites. During her tenure, she also managed the finances for the construction of a new Spaulding Hospital on Boston Harbor. In addition, Mary has spent the past four years teaching Advanced Finance and Planning for Healthcare Organizations at Harvard Medical School.