
Chief Compliance, Privacy, & Information Security Officer
Mary Potter is a distinguished GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) strategist currently serving as the Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Privacy Officer, and Chief Information Security Officer at Talkspace. A seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience, Mary orchestrates the intersection of data protection, cybersecurity, and corporate governance.
Prior to joining Talkspace, Mary directed the Privacy and Research Data Protection Program at Virginia Tech, where she pioneered processes for research data integrity and served as a key consultant on privacy best practices. Her deep roots in healthcare include serving as the Privacy and Information Security Officer at Carilion Health Services, where she managed high-stakes clinical data environments.
As a nationally recognized consultant, Mary has spent decades helping organizations build resilient privacy and data protection programs from the ground up, making her a formidable leader in the modern digital health space.

