Maria Bruni

Maria Bruni has an extensive work experience, beginning in 2003 as the Director of Research and Evaluation at the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. Maria then served as Deputy Director and Acting Director in the same department from 2010 to 2018. In 2017, they became the Assistant Secretary, Programs at the Illinois Department of Human Services. From 2019 to 2020, Maria worked as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Currently, they hold the positions of Senior Vice President and Chief Program Officer at Family Guidance Centers, Inc.

Maria Bruni earned their Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where they studied from 1983 to 1987. Subsequently, they attended the University of Chicago, where they completed their M.A. and Ph.D. from 1989 to 1997. No specific field of study is mentioned for either degree.