- Supports the member-led Board of Directors in fulfilling the mission of the MAFP.
- Serves as Executive Director of the MAFP Foundation, the charitable arm of the MAFP.
- Leads the overall internal and external operations of the MAFP and guides the organizational culture.
Maria earned a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Hamline University. She was designated a Certified Association Executive (CAE) in 2010.