Maria Cristina Longo

Maria Cristina Longo is an experienced professional in grant writing and management, currently serving as an Italian Impact Associate at ChangeX since March 2024. Previously, Maria held positions as Chief Executive Officer at Casa Paradiso, Grant Researcher, Writer, Reviewer, and Manager at Grant Opportunities Delivered GOD, and Grants Writer, Reviewer, and Researcher at Pathways To Growth. Additional roles include Grants Reviewer and Panelist for ACF-FYSB, Notary Public for the State of Florida, and Grants Reviewer-Compiler at Youth Collaboratory. Maria has also contributed as a Grant Writer and Researcher for Salang Consulting and Doyenne Initiative, alongside working as an Italian tutor. Maria's academic background includes multiple master's degrees in cultural management, international tourism, urban planning, and international diplomatic sciences, alongside proficiency in Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese.