The Ford Family Foundation
Maurizio Valerio has a diverse background ranging from being a Biology Instructor at Eastern Oregon University to serving as a Commissioner at the Oregon Arts Commission. Currently, Maurizio serves as a Field Coordinator at The Ford Family Foundation and is a Member of the Board of Trustees at Eastern Oregon University. With a Master of Arts in Zoology from the University of California, Berkeley and a Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences from Università degli Studi di Parma, Maurizio brings a wealth of experience to their various roles in community development and arts advocacy.
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The Ford Family Foundation
As a place-based funder in rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, The Ford Family Foundation focuses its grant making, scholarship programs and community building support on its mission of “successful citizens and vital rural communities.” We are proudly located in the Umpqua Valley, the heart of Douglas County, Oregon. A Scholarship Office in Eugene provides individualized student supports for the Foundation’s scholarship recipients. Five field coordinators based in rural towns throughout the region support local community building efforts that create deeper connections among rural residents. We’re responsive to rural. Reach out. We want to hear from you.