Maria Z Krauss

Principal Associate @The Pew Charitable Trusts

Philadelphia, PA, US

I support a portfolio of biomedical initiatives aimed at advancing scientific discovery and improving human health. My work spans program development, donor engagement, and operational oversight for programs such as the Pew Latin American Fellows.Key Responsibilities:• Programmatic and scientific support for existing and new awards, • Manage relationships with external donors and partners, ensuring alignment on grant goals and reporting.• Coordinate convenings, workshops, and mentoring programs that foster collaboration among early-career researchers.• Oversee grant administration, including contracts, amendments and closeouts.• Contribute to strategic planning, evaluation, and impact reporting.• Develop metrics and evaluation frameworks to assess program impact.

Université de Technologie de Compiègne

Visiting scholar, Biological engineering

The University of Manchester

Doctor of Philosophy, Immunology

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná

Bachelor's degree, Biotechnology