Mary Tess Rooney’s love of adventure prompts a “yes” to practically all new opportunities. In her quest for joy and meaning, she loves the outdoors, animals, writing, laughing, pure-food, retreats, playing sports, road tripping and making memories.

Mary Tess founded True Stride and wrote Heart Value to create a movement where individuals energetically and emotionally honor what lights them up to feel fulfilled and appreciated in ways that matter. As a Heart Value expert, author and speaker, Mary Tess offers relatable stories and self-discovery practices to inspire each person to achieve success based on their own personal aspirations and rules.

Prior to True Stride, Mary Tess was a strategy and communications executive of a multibillion-dollar company. Now, she uses her business savvy and intuition to offer heart-centered strategies that empowers individuals to elevate their value, relationships and joy.

Mary Tess holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University and certifications in coaching, leadership, sales training, yoga and more. She lives in St. Augustine, FL surrounded by her family, friends and her two German shepherds, Cali and Trooper.