Marion Spence Pierson, M.D. FAAP
(Daughter/sister/wife/mom/friend/physician/beekeeper)
When Dr. Marion Pierson’s Jackson County (MO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated first partnered with Women’s Foundation, now United WE, the chapter was instrumental in establishing the inaugural event to support the important work the Appointments Project. “I love how Wendy (United WE President & CEO) is so good about uniting our community. I had to immediately learn more about the mission and get involved!”
Marion was so excited to get involved that she became a volunteer, joining the Patron Committee to help raise awareness and funds for United WE’s mission through the annual We Work For Change event and eventually serving as event Co-Chair in 2019. Her work as a volunteer gave her a better way to form deeper connections with her community and the diverse committee, all while elevating equity.
“I want women to find equity in the world, not just in the workplace.”
As an accomplished pediatrician and business owner of Village Pediatrics, LLC, Marion works everyday to ensure equity in healthcare for families across Kansas City. She sees the impacts COVID-19 has had on women and their families firsthand through her work, the families she serves, and the dozens of women she employs. As a mother of two, she also knows the challenges of being a working mother.
As a corporate member of United WE’s Trailblazers (supporters who commit more than $1,200 annually), Marion, and Village Pediatrics, LLC is proud to support gender equity and United WE’s focus on research and data to ensure the root causes and barriers women face are tackled head on.
“When I make a donation to United WE, I know it will be spent well. United WE’s advocacy work on behalf of women brings so many perspectives, resources, and connections together to magnify the outcomes. They are truly a great partner for the community and it’s what keeps me excited about the expansion of their work.”
Volunteering and investing in United WE means Marion is investing in the future of women. Thank you, Marion, for your on-going time, support and passion for empowering women!
We invite you to join Marion and become a supporter by considering donating to United WE today and becoming a Trailblazer. For questions or more information on other ways to give, contact Melissa Ford, Director of Development at dod@united-we.org or 816.988.2006.