Maura Marino is an independent consultant working with organizations focused on educational equity. She is the co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Education Forward DC. Prior to launching Education Forward DC in July 2016, Maura served as Managing Partner at NewSchools Venture Fund and Lead Teacher at East Palo Alto High School. She sits on the board of directors for The Equity Lab, ElectED and Education Pioneers. Maura earned a BA with honors from Stanford University, an MA in teaching from Columbia University, and an MBA from Harvard University.

Maura Marino is a Partner at City Fund, where she collaborates with local leaders to ensure all students have access to high-quality public schools. In her role, Maura focuses on building partnerships and supporting initiatives that drive educational equity and excellence across communities.

Before joining City Fund, Maura supported citywide efforts to improve public schools in Washington, DC, as CEO of Education Forward DC and Managing Partner at NewSchools Venture Fund. During this time, DC became the fastest-improving city in the nation on student outcomes—a reflection of the collective efforts of educators, families, and community leaders across the city. At Education Forward DC, Maura helped guide investments and initiatives focused on elevating parent voices, supporting teachers and school leaders, simplifying enrollment processes for families, and expanding innovative school models. Over the course of her career, she has directed more than $150 million in philanthropic support toward initiatives designed to expand educational opportunity and improve outcomes for students.

Maura began her career as a teacher at Aspire Public Schools' first high school in East Palo Alto, California, where she developed a deep commitment to serving students in underserved communities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Columbia University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. A longtime resident of Washington, DC, Maura is a Pahara-Aspen Education Fellow and an Education Pioneers alum.