Maria S. Azuri, LMSW

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Director of Development at Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

A passionate advocate for immigrant rights and community health, Marias professional drive is deeply rooted in her personal experiences. She was formerly an undocumented immigrant from Argentina, which fuels her commitment to creating programs that foster a sense of belonging and support for marginalized communities in Atlanta and beyond.

Personality Overview

Objective Evaluator

Risk Tolerant

Goal-Oriented

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Nonprofit Fundraising
As Director of Development for Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta and through her grant writing courses, she focuses on building sustainable funding for nonprofits.
DEI&B Strategy
Her career is centered on building equitable strategies for community-based initiatives, focusing on DEIB, intersectionality, and gender dynamics.
Immigrant & Refugee Rights
Drawing from her own experience as a formerly undocumented immigrant, she has consistently worked to support immigrant and refugee communities through her professional roles.

Media Appearances

Maria has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2023 - 6-2024
Director of Development at Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta
7-2022
Consultant at Equitable Table
10-2021 - 4-2022
Director of Capacity Building & Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Network for Good
1-2020 - 10-2021
Senior Program Director, Impact & Sustainability at Network for Good
12-2019 - 9-2022
VP, Engagement & Inclusion at Bonterra

Education

2003 - 2004
Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University
2000 - 2003
Bachelor of Social Work from Georgia State University

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Insights For Selling To Maria S.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Maria S. is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Maria S.

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Maria S. move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Maria S. take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

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