Mary Tess Rooney

Mary Tess Rooney founded True Stride to create a movement where individuals unlock their Heart Value to deepen personal fulfillment, increase meaningful relationships and elevate joy. As a Heart Value expert, author and speaker, Mary Tess created strategies and tools to help people like you voice your value and prioritize fun. In Heart Value, Mary Tess guides readers to recognize what lights them up to feel energized and appreciated in ways that matter. Mary Tess's love of adventure prompts a 'yes' to practically all new opportunities. She loves the outdoors, animals, cooking and physical activities like hiking, horseback riding and skiing. In her search for joy and meaning, Mary Tess attends holistic retreats and explores the national parks with her two German shepherds, Cali and Trooper. Prior to True Stride, Mary Tess was a strategy and communications executive who naturally sifted through noise, crafted plans, achieved results and enabled teams to get their stride on within a multibillion-dollar business. Her business savvy, intuition and proficiency in sales, training, communications, public relations and project management empowers individuals to achieve success based on their own personal vision and Heart Value rules. Mary Tess holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University and certifications in coaching, change management, executive leadership, sales training, yoga and more. For fun, you'll find her following her heart to design epic adventures and making memories with loved ones.