Maria Iafelice

Museum education and youth engagement leader: Maria has developed and led youth- and family-facing programs at the Toledo Museum of Art, notably launching and expanding the Teen Leaders program and growing marquee public events that increased youth and community participation. ohiomuseums+1

Community impact and strategic partnership-builder: She has worked on museum-wide DEAI and outreach strategy (including co-writing the Belonging Plan) and now leads community-centered program design and implementation at a regional foundation focused on housing, food security, and educational equity. cloudfront+1

Recognized arts sector practitioner and facilitator: Maria has been recognized with awards and media features for her work (Ohio Museums Association Emerging Professional of the Year) and has participated in sector leadership development programs to strengthen her facilitation and program strategy skills. ohiomuseums+1

Board and community arts leadership: Beyond paid roles, she holds volunteer and governance positions in the regional arts ecosystem (including leadership roles with Public Works Collaborative, Collingwood Arts Center, and the Black Swamp Arts Festival), indicating active civic engagement in local arts infrastructure. jhefoundation+2