FPAC Executive Director

Maria brings a strong operational focus to her work, with deep experience streamlining processes, strengthening financial and organizational systems, and communicating effectively with boards, staff, artists, and partners. Her career spans nonprofit arts administration, property and cultural operations, finance, technology, and executive leadership, combining strategic vision with practical, hands-on management.

Most recently, Maria served as Director of Arts Operations at Midway Artist Studios, where she reported directly to the Board of Directors and oversaw artistic and operational strategy for work-live studios, galleries, and cultural partnerships. Her leadership included managing leasing operations, negotiating commercial agreements, coordinating exhibitions and events, leading a full website redesign, and shaping organizational storytelling through the Annual Art Report. She currently supports the Fort Point Arts Community as Bookkeeper and Grant Writer, managing financial operations while securing funding aligned with strategic priorities. With deep roots in Fort Point and a proven ability to strengthen nonprofit operations, Maria brings the operational rigor, financial oversight, and collaborative leadership essential to serving as Executive Director and guiding FPAC’s continued growth and impact.