Maria is a parishioner who has taken on the role of Parish Administrator. In this role, she oversees the church’s day-to-day operations, including facilities and maintenance, business administration, clergy support, and coordination with tenants, staff, volunteers, and vendors to help ensure the church’s ministries are well-supported and its resources are thoughtfully stewarded. Born in Zambia, she was educated in South Africa, England, and the US. She holds a B.Sc in Civil Engineering (Environmental), an MSCE in Construction Management from Stanford University, and an MBA from Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
She thrives in the complexity of the St. Francis campus and, having found a cultural and philosophical fit with Fr. Mark and Pastor Allison’s approach, finds it rewarding to use her skills to support its team and community.
Outside of work, Maria enjoys balancing life’s many interests: spending time at the barn and catching up over brunch with her college-age and high school daughters, dancing, listening to live music with the ballroom and social dance communities, and discovering parks, scenic trails, historic small towns, and other local treasures—often with her dog by her side.