Mara Tolas

Mara Tolas, MA, Di. Hom., serves as the Director of Development at the Center for Civic Education, a position held since March 2022. Simultaneously, Mara is the Owner, Coach, and Blogger at One Stride Forward since April 2019, leveraging extensive experience in coaching, psychology, and communications to help individuals achieve personal goals. Previous roles include Director of Development and Interim Director of Marketing/Communications at Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, where notable achievements included surpassing revenue goals and transforming fundraising strategies. Mara's career also encompasses roles in corporate training, education, and advocacy within various organizations, demonstrating a strong commitment to community engagement and development. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Applied Social and Community Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, along with an Associate of Arts in Social Sciences from Raritan Valley Community College.