Maureen M. O’Brien

Maureen M. O'Brien is the EVP for Institutional Advancement at New World Symphony. Maureen previously served as the Director of Institutional Advancement at Musical Instrument Museum and as a Faculty Associate at ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation.

O'Brien has a long history of working in the nonprofit sector and has provided strategic leadership for a variety of fundraising initiatives. Maureen is an expert in soliciting major donors and has a track record of successfully representing their organizations in the community.

Maureen M. O'Brien has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Music and French, and a certificate in Western European Studies. Maureen also has a Flute degree from the Conservatoire Regional de Montpellier, and a degree in French and Music from Université Paul Valéry - Montpellier III. Maureen has a Mini MBA for Nonprofit Organizations from the University of St. Thomas, and is certified as a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) from CFRE International.

Their manager is Howard Herring, President & CEO. They work with Luis Quintero - VP of Technology, Martin Sher - SVP for Artistic Planning & Programs, and Beth Boleyn - AVP & Board Liaison. Some direct reports include Mariah Forde - PR & Social Media Manager, Siggi Bachmann - Senior Director of Research & Design, and Michael Humphries - Senior Director of Audience & Ticket Services.