Mary Narens, Mbci, Pmp, Ipem
About Mary Narens, Mbci, Pmp, Ipem
Mary Narens, Mbci, Pmp, Ipem, is a senior-level manager specializing in global information security and cyber resilience at SC Johnson and serves as Vice President at BRPA Business Resiliency Professionals Association in Chicago, Illinois.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Mary Narens currently holds dual roles: she is a Vice President at BRPA Business Resiliency Professionals Association in Chicago, Illinois, United States, and she is also a Senior Level Manager for Global Information Security, Cyber Resilience at SC Johnson. In these capacities, she oversees business continuity and cyber resilience strategies, ensuring robust risk management frameworks are in place for both organizations.
Past Professional Experience
Mary Narens has accrued extensive experience in business continuity and risk management over the years. She was the Secretary at BRPA Business Resiliency Professionals Association from 2018 to 2021 and again in 2015. At Allstate Insurance, she served as the Enterprise Business Continuity Manager from 2015 to 2018 in Northbrook, Illinois. Her tenure at Walgreens included roles such as Business Continuity Program Manager from 2009 to 2015 and Category Planning Analyst, Rx Strategy from 2007 to 2009. She also gained valuable project management experience at PRG-Schultz as a Senior Auditor/Project Manager from 2004 to 2006 and Audit Liaison/Project Manager from 2003 to 2004.
Educational Background
Mary Narens holds a Bachelor's degree from Illinois Wesleyan University, where she majored in Physics and minored in Math. Her academic background has been further complemented by multiple advanced degrees in STEM fields, including a Ph.D. in Applied Physics. This extensive educational foundation has underpinned her professional expertise in information security and business continuity.
Initiatives and Advocacy in STEM Education
Mary Narens is deeply passionate about STEM education, particularly in supporting young women in these fields. She has been involved in various initiatives such as the SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway and the Southeastern Wisconsin Girls Engineering, Math, and Science (GEMS) Conference. She supports international programs like the Shanghai Soong Ching Ling Foundation, Teach for Malaysia, NEAnderLab in Germany, and ESCOLA JOHNSON in Fortaleza, Brazil, which focus on educating and inspiring students in STEM disciplines.
Contributions to Environmental Sustainability
Mary Narens is a known advocate for sustainability, particularly in the realm of reducing plastic waste. She has provided testimony before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works concerning Extended Producer Responsibility Policies for Consumer Packaging. Her commitment to sustainability is integrated into her professional and personal advocacy efforts, seeking practical solutions to pressing environmental issues.