PartnershipsMaria Papacostas

Maria works alongside President Emily Carmeli to manage the organization's fundraising, partnerships, and internal operations. Her work spans donor cultivation and strategy, board and advisory development, and external partnerships.

Before AddressHate, Maria worked in investment banking, private equity, and served as Chief of Staff at Shiftsmart, a VC-backed labor strategy startup. She left traditional finance and venture-adjacent work to focus on mission-driven organizations building for long-term impact.