Maria Palestis Vastakis

Maria Palestis Vastakis is an experienced professional with a robust background in strategic implementation and community engagement across various organizations. Currently serving as Director of Strategy Implementation at the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews since March 2018, Maria collaborates with the Executive Leadership Team to shape the organization's five-year strategic plan and oversee grant operations. Prior roles include Associate Director of Community Engagement at Save the Children US, where Maria developed corporate partnerships and led fundraising initiatives, and a Senior Marketing Project Manager for The Chief of Staff Association. Maria is a member of the CSA and has held marketing positions at Inteva Products and Condé Nast, along with teaching experience at St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church. With a B.A. in Business/Marketing from Michigan State University, Maria combines strategic vision with practical execution in their career.