Maria McAlister

Throughout my 20+ years of marketing, program management, communications, and stakeholder engagement, I often have served as a catalyst who spurs clients and colleagues to think in new ways to meet a stated mission. As a proficient administrator in human resources, my ability to engage with in a multi–faceted approach with the goal to engage and collaborate with municipal and governmental agencies to garner community connections.

As a spouse of a Navy veteran, my experience and desire naturally lies with making career connections for military spouses, family members, and veterans alike. I utilize contacts to refer our military community to needed resources.

Driven by my innate need to positively impact my community, I have been recognized as a natural-born problem solver and team leader. My background as a skilled Master of Social Work - with an emphasis on Policy Administration and Community Practice, provided opportunities to engage with local community to develop solution-based programs, facilitate training, and network events.

An Arizona native, I became the subject matter expert in my local community and obtained a licensed in real estate. My motivation and tenacity provides opportunities to engage as a proactive entrepreneur, realtor, and friendly vacation rental host. I have facilitated home staging and renovation to expedite home sales. I consult with sellers and buyers alike to find their dream homes in the west valley. Further, I provide my guests a home away from home and an opportunity to relax and enjoy Arizona’s beautiful environment.