Maria Wassum
Director, Major Gifts
Maria Wassum, Winrock’s director of major gifts, leads development of the organization’s individual giving program to grow long-term philanthropic support. She has more than 15 years of experience in fundraising at conservation organizations, including Conservation International and the Rainforest Alliance, and is passionate about connecting donors to impactful, mission-driven work. Originally from Colombia, Wassum holds a bachelor’s degree in Latin American affairs and history from The George Washington University.