Welcome,

this is Maritza Quintuna,

a passionate Latinx creative strategist on a mission to advocate for social change, with a distinct emphasis on amplifying voices and driving impactful initiatives through compelling storytelling strategies.

With over five years of experience, Maritza has seamlessly navigated roles as a graphic designer, brand strategist, board member, curator, and marketing specialist. This diverse background equips her with the versatility to tackle complex challenges and develop solutions that combine entrepreneurial vision, strategic insight, and a client-centered approach.

What sets her apart is her visionary mindset, identifying the core strengths of each brand by actively listening to the values and purpose that guide each brand’s vision.

Her commitment to social impact has led her to collaborate with nonprofits and mission-driven businesses across education, arts, agriculture, and social sectors—bringing a grounded perspective that ensures meaningful, forward-thinking solutions, ensuring that each project she undertakes not only meets but anticipates the needs of every stakeholder.

BIO

RESUME

Work Strategy

Empathy

Open Communication

Growth

Vision

Design for equality, a journey that requires challenging assumptions, confronting biases, and embracing the richness of human experience in all its forms, creating a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

I have had the pleasure of working closely with Maritza for 2 seasons at Alliance for Community Empowerment where she consistently impressed me with her outstanding organizational skills, strong work ethic, and remarkable marketing acumen. Maritza demonstrates a keen understanding of market trends and consumer behavior, allowing her to develop targeted marketing campaigns that significantly boosted our visibility and sales. One of Maritza's most admirable qualities is her unwavering dedication and work ethic. She approaches every task with enthusiasm and commitment, never hesitating to go above and beyond to achieve outstanding results.
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Zeljka Trivunovic | Executive Director, Alliance for Community Empowerment
Maritza can work on multiple tasks and balance the projects concurrently. Her strong human relations skills enabled her to interface very effectively with many different departments. Maritza is a naturally upbeat person who loves to help and encourage others; she has consistently demonstrated a solid service orientation toward our client.
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Richard Hubbard| Webmaster, Housatonic Community College
Thank you so much for working with me! I appreciate your expertise, patience and heart. Looking forward to more!
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Lina Grant
It was a pleasure to work with her. She was trusted with a great deal of responsibility, and was a valuable member of our creative team. Maritza’s professional skills as well as interpersonal style were appreciated by our team. She’s a multi-tasker and able to manage several projects at once. Maritza is Knowledgeable and creative. I always enjoyed partnering with her on projects. She eager to learn as well as outgoing and friendly.
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Michael Wasik | Graphic Specialist, Housatonic Community College
Maritza’s piece speaks to me as a creative person. It’s how I imagined Times Square to be as a kid. Frantic energy, bold colors and possibilities. The perspective and line work is like something out of a comic book. Masterful work.
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MAC | Marketing Judge comment
Maritza's dedication to her craft is evident in the work she produces. Her eye for detail and creativity shine through in every project she takes on. As the Marketing Ambassador for the Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative, Maritza has proven herself to be a valuable asset in redefining the brand and increasing community engagement. She is a great thinker and is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure a project's success.
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Takina Pollock Shafer | Director, Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative and Skateport’ Founder