Maria Macdonald

She is a distinguished academic leader, educator, and design professional with over two decades of experience in architecture and interior design education, currently serving as Director of the School of Architecture at Marywood University, where she has led the school since 2001. In this role, she provides strategic leadership, program oversight, and academic direction, shaping the next generation of architects and interior designers. She also served as Executive Director of the Center for the Living City for five years, advancing the center's mission to promote sustainable and human-centered urban design. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Master of Arts in Interior Architecture from Marywood University. She is recognized as a visionary, collaborative, and inspiring leader who is deeply committed to architectural education, sustainable design, and the development of future design professionals.