M.L. (Mary) Doyle is a retired DoD public affairs officer who served in the U.S. Army at home and abroad for more than three decades as both a soldier and civilian. Mary calls on her military experiences in her writing which includes several books of fiction and nonfiction in multiple genres. In her travels, Mary appreciated and collected art in many forms, from wood carvings, to baskets, sculpture to paint. She will serve on LASAA’s Art Committee by assisting marketing efforts with her media engagement skills. An avid crocheter, she eagerly hopes to engage with fiber artists to ensure their inclusion in the art and creative conversation.