Maria Sanders

About Maria Sanders

I\'m a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran dedicated to empowering the veteran community, strengthening nonprofits, and driving meaningful volunteer initiatives. I enjoy volunteering and serve on the boards of VETLANTA, Atlanta Community ToolBank, and the Federal Reserve Bank\'s Charity Parity, where I connect people with resources, foster collaboration, and help communities thrive. I focus on building bridges- between veterans and critical resources- between community-based organizations and the tools they need, and - between generous donors and impactful causes. I lead with a service-first mindset and bring energy, purpose, and a deep commitment to volunteerism and teamwork to every mission. By uniting people, resources, and opportunities, I strive to create lasting impact for veterans and the broader communities we serve.

Experience

1. Board Member

   VETLANTA

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Veteran Support:VETLANTA is a not-for-profit club dedicated to veteran social and business networking, as well as community service. We assist veterans in connecting with the resources and communities essential to their needs. We hold free quarterly summits to connect veterans to those resources. Member since 2016Board Member since 2024

Education

• United States Marine Corps A-School

  Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician and Fuel Systems

• Prairie State College

  Associate's degree

• United State Marine Corps FRAMP School

  Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician and Fuel Systems