Mary Eggert brings a unique combination of business acumen, marketing expertise and environmental advocacy to her role as founder of Global Water Works, a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois. Through this organization, she has developed a global community committed to advancing sustainable water solutions and accelerating the adoption of technologies and practices that address water scarcity and quality issues. Her leadership involves curating expert insights, interviewing innovators, documenting success stories and organizing community-based water initiatives that can be scaled to serve broader populations. In addition to this content-driven outreach, she engages in fundraising efforts that support education, awareness and infrastructure projects aimed at improving global access to clean water.
Building on her educational foundation, Ms. Eggert earned a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where she refined her skills in leadership, organizational strategy and market analysis. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in public relations from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. These credentials, combined with her deep interest in global issues, positioned her to lead both commercial ventures and mission-driven initiatives with a focus on long-term impact.
Ms. Eggert’s contributions to the water and sustainability sectors have earned her numerous accolades. Lions Clubs International honored her with the Melvin Jones Fellow for Water Project and Contribution to the Environment. She has been named among the “100 Water Leaders,” recognizing her efforts to build a network that supports technological innovation and community-based solutions. She has also contributed to several publications, including “Threads of Wisdom: Trailblazers” and “Success Stories: Your Most Powerful Selling Tool,” sharing lessons learned from her personal and professional journey.
Prior to founding Global Water Works, Ms. Eggert held several influential roles in marketing, sales and business development. She was vice president of business development and alliances at Tech Image, overseeing strategic partnerships and guided branding efforts for clients in highly technical industries. Concurrently, she was a facilitator at Dale Carnegie Training, providing instruction in leadership, public speaking and interpersonal communication to professionals across various fields.
Ms. Eggert’s entrepreneurial vision came into focus during her time as chief executive officer of New Media Marketing, leading innovative digital marketing campaigns that helped clients stay ahead of shifting industry trends. Before that position, she was vice president of enterprise sales at Envestnet, helping to expand the company’s client base and strengthen its position in the financial services market. Earlier in her career, she was the manager of technology marketing at Accenture and a marketing communications manager at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. While at the exchange, she played a pioneering role in bringing real-time pricing data to the internet, making market information publicly accessible for the first time.
Ms. Eggert is also deeply engaged in civic life. She is involved with organizations such as Restore America and The Chapel in Libertyville and remains active in faith-based and environmental initiatives. Her life reflects a consistent dedication to building a better, more equitable world, one where clean, safe water is accessible to all. With every project she undertakes, she continues to champion innovation, collaboration and sustainable development.