Irene Maroney -

Morristown

GRANT OPERATIONS CHAIR

Why did you join Impact100 Garden State?

To make my philanthropic donations go even further by combining mine with other like-minded women and make an impact in our local community.

What do you do in your role as Grant Operations Chair?

Responsible for the grant review process from developing the grant application to the selection of grant finalists and the provision of all materials and presentation required for the Annual Awards Meeting.

What do you love about your role?

Coordinating all the various processes to ensure a fair review of all grant applications. It’s such a privilege working with so many amazing and dedicated Impact100 women to make a real and meaningful difference in our community.

What would you tell someone who is thinking about joining Impact100 Garden State?

Just do it! The impact you make is extremely rewarding on many levels – in our community and personally.

What is your professional and volunteer background?

Over 35 years of investment consulting experience, working with large pension and nonprofit clients. I also sit on the Board of METC (Museum of Early Trades & Crafts) in Madison, NJ, where I’ve been Treasurer for 20 years.

I have an MBA in Accounting from New York University and BS in Finance from Northeastern University. I’m a Registered Representative with Series 7 and 63 licenses with Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).