Maria Layne-Stevens

President and Chief Executive Officer at Children & Families First

Maria Layne-Stevens has extensive work experience in the non-profit sector, with a focus on program management and leadership roles. Maria currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer at Guilford Child Development since October 2019. Prior to this, they held the position of Chief Operations Officer at the same organization from 2018 to 2019. From 2014 to 2018, Maria was the Program Director at Guilford Child Development, where they oversaw a large federally funded child and family services program.

Before joining Guilford Child Development, Maria worked as a Program Manager at CAPSLO from 2012 to 2014. In this role, they managed all aspects of the non-profit organization in Northern San Diego. Prior to CAPSLO, they held the position of Program Director at Coastal Community Action Program from 2005 to 2012.

Maria's career in the non-profit sector began in 1995, when they were appointed as the Deputy Director at the Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization. Maria held this position until 2005.

Overall, Maria Layne-Stevens has a strong background in program management, leadership, grant writing, budget development, staff supervision, and community relations within the non-profit sector.

Maria Layne-Stevens has obtained a Master's degree in I/O Psychology from Capella University. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from Ohio University. The specific start and end years for these degrees are not provided.

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  • President and Chief Executive Officer

    October, 2019 - present