Maria Talloni-Perlett

Policy, Program & Social Impact Professional

Maria Talloni-Perlett is a policy, program, and social impact professional with an interdisciplinary background in social work, biology, psychology, research, and advocacy. She holds a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Policy & Advocacy from Fordham University, as well as dual bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Psychology with a minor in Evolutionary Studies from SUNY New Paltz.

Maria’s professional experience spans government, international organizations, nonprofit organizations, academia, and community-based programs. During her time with the United Nations, she supported international conferences, educational initiatives, policy-focused programming, and cross-sector collaboration involving policymakers, researchers, healthcare professionals, nonprofit organizations, and community partners. She also served as an International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Student Representative and contributed to the UN Student Newsletter.

Her work includes policy research and analysis, program development, project coordination, community engagement, legislative advocacy, research administration, and strategic communications. She has coordinated international conferences and educational programs, supported interdisciplinary research projects, developed advocacy and educational materials, and worked with organizations to advance policy and systems-level change.

Maria is particularly interested in the intersection of public policy, health, workforce and community development, human rights, and social equity. Her interdisciplinary background allows her to approach complex social challenges through both a research-informed and systems-level perspective.

She is passionate about developing evidence-based policies and programs, strengthening partnerships across sectors, and translating research and community needs into meaningful policy and organizational change. She is interested in opportunities within government, public policy, research, international affairs, nonprofit leadership, and program management where she can contribute to more equitable and effective systems.