Mary Alice served as the first President of Dollar General’s Women’s Professional Network (WPN), one of five Employee Resource Groups that work to leverage differences and build a more inclusive culture consistent with the Company’s mission and core values. The WPN strives to cultivate an inclusive and empowering women’s group through networking, leadership, and educational opportunities, as well as partner with national and regional chapters of the Network of Executive Women. Mary Alice also launched ‘Ignite’, a women’s development program designed to boost WPN participants’ career progression and was instrumental in expanding the WPN company-wide. Additionally, Mary Alice promoted support for women in the workplace through an internal #ChoosetoCelebrate campaign during the 2021 Women’s History Month, empowering and inspiring women and their allies. She also regularly participates in a mentorship program, providing guidance to upcoming female leaders at Dollar General.
