Maria Montaro

Maria Montaro, PhD, currently serves as the Corporate and Community Giving Manager at Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, where responsibilities include enhancing donations through third-party events and developing partnerships. With extensive experience in community engagement and nonprofit management, Maria also holds adjunct professor positions at the University of Pittsburgh and Point Park University, teaching courses in community organizing and civic engagement. Additional experience encompasses consulting through Montaro Consulting Services, focusing on sustaining the nonprofit sector amid demographic changes. Maria's background includes roles in retail management and social services, supported by advanced degrees in community engagement, business administration, and social work.