Meet Mallory
A Different Kind of Candidate for a Different Kind of Politics
My Integrity and Values Can’t Be Bought
Despite immense pressure, I have always leaned on my integrity, effective diplomacy, and creative communication to overcome — and win — in tough rooms and negotiations.
Too many politicians — on both sides of the aisle — bend to party, corporate, or special interests at the people’s expense. I am very keen on collaboration, but will not compromise my values or bend to political pressure.
I Lead by Example with Professionalism, Kindness & Humility
I was under-estimated on executive teams that led with a corporate iron fist — but the performance of my businesses, negotiations, and teams proved the power of leading by example.
I don’t believe leaders can expect from others what they’re unwilling to do themselves. The chaos in Congress is self-fulfilling by lawmakers who would rather join the circus and get in the headlines — but, I will do the do the serious work of leading by example.
I Work Hard — and I Get Results
I don’t work to spin my wheels — I work to get results for the people who put their trust in me.
Congress is desperate for a new class of leaders who are bored with drama, exhausted with partisanship, and committed to change. If I am elected, I will be head down working, solving problems, and delivering results for South Carolina.
My Background
It was the 90’s in the Midwest: No social media, no lockdown drills, no youth mental health crisis… and “Midwest Nice” meant no talk of money, religion, or politics — Now, doesn’t that just sound wonderful?
I was born and raised in the Midwest where I traded time between two loving homes: my mother’s in a bustling Chicago suburb and my father’s on my grandfather’s farm in southern Indiana.
I loved school, took my grades seriously, and got my first a part-time job at age 14. My inspiration to work hard came from my mother who, along with raising five kids, was constantly chasing new passions and building successful new businesses from scratch.
As a total contrast to a sprawling suburb, summers on the farm were a welcome reminder of simpler times. My appreciation for adventure and quality time came from my dad, who’s mud pies, trips to the penny candy store, and summer roadtrips were full of memories I still cherish.
A Different Path to Politics
My roots taught me to work hard, be humble, speak with sincerity, lead with integrity — qualities as hard to find in the fashion industry as they are in politics.
I carried those values into my career, from entering the workforce during the 2008 Great Recession to becoming a Vice President in the cut-throat corporate retail industry at age 33.
I spent 15 years building profitable partnerships with leading American fashion brands like Kate Spade and Coach, and built a reputation for being a trusted leader and a tough negotiator with a talent for solving difficult problems with win-win solutions.
My career took me around the world and afforded me the chance to lead globally diverse teams to build industry-leading brands. I am no stranger to volatile markets, high stakes, large budgets, or big egos — and have the proven professionalism and experience to build relationships and lead with confidence from Park Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue.
A Different Kind of Candidate
Mallory has been a longtime supporter of nonpartisan political advocacy, Independent parties, voters, and candidates, and a disciplined People-Over-Party approach to politics and relationships.
On election night 2016, I realized Americans weren’t just disagreeing — we were living in different realities depending on our news channel. Since then, I have been fighting against disinformation and the “Us vs. Them” narrative used by both parties and the media — because I’ve seen it needlessly tear apart families and communities.
In 2022, I began managing political campaigns for unifying, moderate Democrats and Independents alongside my career. And in 2024, I helped seven candidates win elections in South Carolina.
In 2025, I was selected to attend The Campaign School at Yale — an elite, nonpartisan campaign training school dedicated to teaching women the art and science of political campaigns from experts on both sides of the aisle.
I advocate for legislation that would make it easier for Independents to vote and run for office in South Carolina and across the country.
A Proud Teacher’s Wife, Baseball Mom, & Dance Mom
My husband Drew have been married for almost 14 years. Together, we moved several times across the country, but chose to put down new roots in 2020 in Fort Mill. We absolutely love it here, have built a wonderful community of friends here, and feel incredibly fortunate to have our children grow up here.
Drew is a beloved public school teacher, a fantastic father, a total baseball dad and girl dad — and a true partner in raising our two kids.
Jay is just like his dad — he loves sports, is incredibly smart and friendly, and is happy to go with the flow; and Joey is just like her mom — loves fashion, is quick as a whip, and is always trying to get her big brother to go along with her big ideas.
Our little family bursting with love — very close, very happy, very silly, and very grateful for one another.