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.
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