Marie (Mari) Villa has 20 years of successful grant writing, fundraising, and grant-compliance experience; and more than 22 years in business development. She has a master’s certificate in Journalism, a bachelor’s in Mass Communication, and associate degrees in Journalism and Business Management.
Mari was an adjunct professor and college instructor and has served as a faculty media advisor for over eight years. She has served on more than 15 non-profits as a board member and has held executive positions for several non-profits, including Grant Writer and Executive Director.
Her awards include:
2015 Fellowship from the International Center for Journalists
2009 SBA Honolulu “Minority Small Business Champion of the Year.”
