Meet the passionate team at Little Medical School, guided by the inspiring leadership of founder Dr. Mary Mason. Her experience fuels our mission to ignite children’s enthusiasm for becoming future healthcare heroes. We are dedicated to fostering curiosity and interest in STEM careers, nurturing young minds to explore the exciting world of medicine.
Dr. Mary Mason, Founder of LMS
Mary V. Mason, M.D., MBA, FACP, is the founder of Little Medical School. She has 20 + years of experience in the corporate and educational world designing clinical programs that improve health outcomes and literacy. Dr. Mason earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Bio-engineering at the University of Illinois and her M.D. and MBA from Washington University. She completed her clinical training at the Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, where she was Chief Resident for the Department of Medicine. She is board-certified in internal medicine, is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honorary Society.
An active member in the community, Dr. Mason serves on the Board of Oasis, Parents as Teachers Board, and the Washington University National Council for the Institute of Public Health. She has also been recognized as a member of the 2008 class of 40 under 40 and 2016 class of Most Influential Business Women by the St. Louis Business Journal. Most recently Dr. Mason received the 2019 Washington University School of Medicine Alumni Achievement Award.
Dr. Mason is a Clinical Instructor of Internal Medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine and an adjunct lecturer at the John Olin School of Business where she teaches Health Policy.
Dr. Mason is the lead author on several peer-reviewed papers focused on reducing premature births in the Medicaid population. Additionally, she wrote the Managed Care Primer, a textbook aimed at teaching medical and business students about managed care and two children’s books exploring the world of medicine.
Jennifer Griffard
Chief Operations Manager
Jennifer Griffard is the Chief Operations Officer and has been part of the Little Medical School team since 2013. Jennifer has been responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations. Jennifer ensures that all program activities operate consistently and ethically
Kristen Masiel
Curriculum Director & Education Specialist
Kristen joined Little Medical School in July of 2023 as the Curriculum Director and Education Specialist. She came to LMS after almost 20 years in the education field. After receiving her B.S. in Early Childhood Education and Child Development and M.Ed. in Special Education and
Dave Albers
Warehouse Supervisor
Dave Albers has served as Little Medical School’s warehouse supervisor since October of 2018. Dave utilizes his experience in management and customer service to support the needs of our franchisees and retailers through the daily operations of our warehouse facilities.
Grace Cameron
Social Media and Communications Manager
Grace Cameron has been part of the Little Medical School team for two years, specializing in social media and communications. Holding a psychology degree, along with experience in education and office administration, she crafts content designed to encourage children to explore STEM careers. In addition to her communications role, Grace plays a vital part in daily operations and assists franchisees, significantly aiding in the drive to foster healthcare interest among younger generations.