Mary Pantenburg

Mary—better known as “Mary Pants”—grew up in Bend, Oregon, and after spending the last decade living and working along the West Coast, she’s excited to be back in her hometown. She joined The Environmental Center as Communications Manager in February 2025.

Mary holds a Master’s degree in International Environmental Policy from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California. Her professional background includes consulting on a regenerative economies project in California, serving as Operations and Communications Manager at the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, and completing multiple internships with the World Wildlife Fund during graduate school.

Outside of work, Mary tries her best to play basketball and pickleball, and spends a lot of time organizing group sports with a focus on inclusion for all skill levels. Mary spends as much time as she can outside, on the river, and in the cascades.