Maria Tourtchaninova

Maria Tourtchaninova is an experienced professional in civil society and leadership, currently serving as an Advisor and Program Analyst at The David and Lucile Packard Foundation since March 2019. In this role, Maria focuses on enhancing the capacity of grantee leaders and organizations through multi-year development initiatives. Additionally, Maria is a Consultant for Brickell & Broadbridge Productions, leading a social impact initiative known as FilmPossible. Previous experience includes strategic consulting roles at Destiny Arts Center and policy research at WestCoast Children's Clinic, along with various positions aimed at improving social policies and support for marginalized communities. Maria holds dual Master's degrees in Social Welfare and Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Arizona State University.