Maria Lelie

Maria is a partnerships, events, and program management professional with 7+ years of experience across the nonprofit sector.

Before joining Cancer Support Community, Maria organized university civic engagement programs, connecting students, staff, and alumni with nonprofits to promote community service, experiential learning, and leadership development.

She later led a global volunteer community, and most recently managed high-value philanthropic partnerships, strategic initiatives, and partner-facing events for a national education nonprofit, supporting long-term growth and revenue.

Maria’s connection to CSC’s mission is deeply personal, shaped by her experience standing by both of her parents as they navigated cancer. She believes in the power of community to create spaces of connection, support, and hope and is excited to bring that passion to her role as Manager, Signature Events & Partnerships at CSC.

She holds a B.S. in Business Administration: Management from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her partner and spending time with her family and pets: Queso, Bean, and Snoopy.