Maria Victoria Abreu

Experienced and creative professional with an international background, focusing on strategic partnerships, fundraising and institutional advancement. Passionate for social change. Leadership Anne Arundel (LAA) FLG2024.

United States

About

Experience

  • Pikesville Armory Foundation (Full-time · 2 yrs 4 mos)
    • Director of Strategic Partnerships and Marketing
      Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Director of Development
      Apr 2024 - Feb 2026 · 1 yr 11 mos

      A 17-acre historic site reimagined as an arts-infused intergenerational community hub. The mission of the Pikesville Armory Foundation is to strengthen community and promote regional vitality by catalyzing excellence in arts, recreation, and place-based economic development.

  • Research Fellow at The City University of New York
    Jul 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr

    One-Year Research Fellowship with the Dominican Studies Institute (DSI) at CUNY.

  • Director of Advancement at Maryland Hall
    Jun 2022 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Strategic Relationships, Partnerships, Fundraising, Special Events. Member of the Staff DEI team. Revenue Team Lead. Capital Campaign Manager.

  • Independent Consultant at United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
    2001 - Mar 2022 · 21 yrs 3 mos

    Independent Consultant and Technical Advisor. Design, analyze, monitor, manage and evaluate public policies, social programs, and poverty reduction/development initiatives. Areas of expertise: Poverty Reduction, Competitiveness, Human Development, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Socioeconomic Research, Strategic Alliances, Digital and Social Inclusion, Gender Issues, and International Affairs.

  • Independent Consultant at Viceministerio de Gestión de Destinos, Ministerio de Turismo de la República Dominicana
    Jun 2021 - Feb 2022 · 9 mos