Maria Vassanelli

Maria Vassanelli is a skilled professional in event planning and fundraising, currently serving as Manager of Fundraising Campaigns and Volunteer Engagement (Special Events) at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation since July 2023, where responsibilities include leading special events in the Columbus and Cincinnati Metropolitan areas and enhancing fundraising strategies. Previously, Maria worked as Admission Event Coordinator at Ohio Wesleyan University, planning recruitment events for high school students. Additionally, experience as Public Relations Specialist at Xavier University involved managing social media campaigns and promoting campus events. Education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and Public Relations from Xavier University, earned in 2022.