A believer in the power of stories to create community, Mary Ryan Karnes holds a Masters of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Southern Mississippi. With over a decade of editing and freelance experience, Mary Ryan is able to comprehend and articulate each client’s unique narrative. She enjoys creating connection and applying her love for language to each project she encounters. “I love to read, write, talk, and learn. When I work with our clients, I have the privilege of doing all four,” Mary Ryan said. “BREAD believes in tapping into the innate human desire for narrative, for meaning, and for emotional resolution, and we are wholly committed to building winning brands on storied foundations.”