Maria Evan

Maria leads Potential’s development initiatives, manages collaborative partnerships and special events, and identifies new funding sources to help Potential realize its mission. With over 25 years of management and non-profit leadership that yielded a 250% increase in charitable gifts and engagement goals, Maria witnessed firsthand how instrumental philanthropy is in improving and saving lives. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and worked as a clinical cytogenetic technologist before embarking into a development path at Drexel and Temple Universities. Maria then joined the American Heart Association’s national team as Director of Donor Engagement/Central Region overseeing 16 states and then became the Executive Director at Books In Homes USA, a national non-profit organization that supports children living in under-resourced communities in literacy and beyond.

If asked why non-profits and charitable giving? Maria would say that ensuring others receive critical resources is paramount. Each of us has the power to positively change a child’s trajectory. Children should love themselves, feel empowered to celebrate their uniqueness, and receive the vital tools necessary for lifelong achievement.

Do you agree and want to make a difference in your community? Maria is ready to pull up a chair! Contact Maria at mevan@potentialinc.org or (215) 579-0670, ext. 107, to learn how you can help children and adults with autism realize their full potential.