Maria DeLorenzo is a communications officer supporting the Education Program and Social Investment Practice at The Kresge Foundation. She joined the foundation in 2024.

Previously, Maria served as communications director at Endeavor, where she worked with founders of high-growth startup companies and led external communications efforts including social media, website development and digital publications.

Maria started her career in corporate and brand communications at PepsiCo in New York before returning to Michigan and joining Mission Throttle, a boutique social investment and advisory firm.

A native of Southeast Michigan, she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Michigan State University.