Meet Maurita Strother: Building Relationships, Creating Impact & Making a Difference
This month, the Hernando County Education Foundation is proud to shine our HCEF Staff Spotlight on Maurita Strother, Community Impact & Development Coordinator!
Maurita has been a dedicated member of the HCEF team since 2015, beginning her journey with the Foundation through the STEAM program and growing into a role that allows her to do what she does best—connect people, build relationships, and help others.
With her creativity, energy, and genuine heart for service, Maurita works closely with educators, students, families, volunteers, donors, and community partners to help turn needs into opportunities. She has a special ability to make people feel welcome and valued, whether they are a teacher shopping for free classroom supplies, a student preparing for a special event, or a community member looking for a way to give back.
Two programs especially close to Maurita’s heart are the HCEF Tools 4 Schools Store and Operation Cinderella Boutique. Through Tools 4 Schools, she has built meaningful relationships with educators while helping ensure teachers have access to the supplies and resources they need for their classrooms. Through Operation Cinderella, she helps create a welcoming and memorable experience for students while ensuring they have what they need to feel confident for their special night.
“Maurita is an outstanding member of our HCEF team. She has an incredible ability to build genuine relationships with our teachers and community. Whether she is working in Tools 4 Schools, helping a student through Operation Cinderella, supporting one of our fundraising events, or simply seeing a need and stepping in to help, Maurita gives her heart to what she does. She truly represents what HCEF is all about—people helping people and creating opportunities for our students and educators.”
— Tammy Brinker, CEO, Hernando County Education Foundation
But there is much more to Maurita than her role at HCEF!
She is a professional makeup artist, a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and someone who puts family at the center of her life. One of her favorite roles of all is being a grandmother to her three grandchildren, whom she absolutely adores.
And there is another milestone approaching Maurita is almost 50 and fabulous!
When asked about her work at HCEF, Maurita will tell you that she genuinely loves what she does. She is especially grateful for the people she works alongside and believes this is the best team she has ever had the opportunity to work with during her professional career.
Maurita brings laughter, compassion, creativity, and a willingness to jump in wherever she is needed. We are incredibly fortunate to have her as part of the HCEF family.
Congratulations, Maurita, on being our September HCEF Staff Spotlight! We celebrate YOU and the difference you make every day!
