Maryela Perez

Maryela Perez is a skilled professional with extensive experience in arts management, project coordination, and community engagement. Currently serving as the Program and Operations Coordinator at Vital Arts, Maryela has held various roles including Project Coordinator at Local Language, where responsibilities included project management and vendor communication. As Project Manager for Art Builds Community, Maryela managed public art projects for the City of Berkeley. Previous roles include Curator and Public Programs Manager at MACLA, Housing Specialist Coordinator at YWCA Silicon Valley, RLEI Program Administrator at Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, and various positions within the City of San José and Santa Cruz. A graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Literary Studies, Maryela combines artistic insight with a strong foundation in community service and project management.