Maria Awwa

Maria Awwa, MA, is the Program Administrator for the Elevate Policy Lab and the MOMS Partnership ®. In this role, Maria collaborates with the Elevate team on multiple special projects, helps to manage internal changes and improvements, and serves as a liaison for administrative functions. She holds an MA in school psychology from the University of Connecticut and a BA in psychology from Barnard College. Previously, Maria has worked in the mental health field in the capacity of clinical, developmental, and educational research, as well as in school psychology and private practice. Throughout her career, Maria has developed a strong passion for championing and bettering mental health access and services for all, particularly in underserved communities. She is excited to be part of Elevate’s vision of finding solutions to advance maternal mental health care as a pathway to economic and social mobility for families.