Maria Bruni

Maria Bruni is a seasoned professional in healthcare and human services, currently serving as Chief Strategy Officer at Gateway Foundation since August 2025. Prior experience includes roles as Chief Program Officer and Senior Vice President at Family Guidance Centers, Inc. from July 2020 to August 2025, and Senior Policy Advisor at the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services from May 2019 to July 2020. Maria also held significant positions at the Illinois Department of Human Services, including Assistant Secretary for Programs and Acting Director of the Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. Maria's professional journey began in the Illinois Department of Human Services as Director, Research and Evaluation, focusing on the Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse from August 2003 to October 2010. Academically, Maria Bruni earned an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.