Mary-Anne Smith

With extensive experience in nonprofit marketing, communications, and fundraising, Mary-Anne’s work is rooted in the belief that faith calls each person to a greater purpose to bring about the common good.

Throughout her career, Mary-Anne has worked with social service agencies, faith centers, educational institutions, and cultural organizations in the Philadelphia and New York City regions. 

Before joining Interfaith Philadelphia, Mary-Anne was a fundraiser for Foundation Academies, a highly successful charter school in Trenton, NJ. She served as the marketing director for Cranaleith Spiritual Center, a non-profit retreat and conference center led by the Sisters of Mercy. She was also the director of marketing communications for the Urban Affairs Coalition. 

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she majored in art and art history, Mary-Anne received her Master’s degree in Arts Administration from Columbia University.

She resides in Bucks County with her husband (Ryan Harris, Esq.), son (Ian Harris, 5th Grade), and Bergamasco Shepherd (Phife).

Fueled by coffee and frequently found gardening, Mary-Anne is dedicated to using her skills and talents to make the world a better place.