With over 15 years of experience in direct response fundraising, Maria has managed numerous large nonprofits and for-profit clients.  Before joining New River Communications, she was responsible for overseeing all facets of the Acquisition, Retention, Lapsed and Acknowledgement programs for the March of Dimes. Prior to that, Maria managed Save the Children’s individual giving program. She is recognized as a strategic, well-organized, and efficient professional. Maria is known for her exceptional verbal, written communication, and customer service skills and her ability to manage multiple complex projects with a cool head and “on-your-feet” thinking. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Iona College in New York.