Mary Lou Dickerson (born September 3, 1946) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 36th district from 1995 until 2013.
She also completed post-graduate work in Business and Public Administration.
In addition to being an author, Dickerson worked as executive director for the Bellevue Schools Foundation and North Seattle Youth Services.
She also worked as Program Development Director for the National CASA Association and as Program Manager for Echo Glen Treatment Center.
[1] Dickerson resides in Seattle with her husband, John Birnel.