Maurianna Adams

Advisor, Investor, Leader, Mobilizer

Biography

Since 2010, Maurianna Adams has advanced resilient people and communities through leadership roles spanning community development finance, philanthropy, policy, and strategic communications. She brings deep experience designing blended finance and technical assistance programs, managing multi-million-dollar portfolios, and advising organizations at the intersection of mission and capital. A senior social impact and communications leader, Maurianna has guided philanthropies, nonprofits, public agencies, and cross-sector collaboratives in positioning themselves as credible leaders in complex systems. Previously, she served as Chief Community Investment Officer at MetaFund Corporation and as Executive Director of Progress OKC, where she led multi-regional initiatives focused on housing, workforce, entrepreneurship, and equitable economic growth. She also spearheaded Oklahoma City’s Economic Recovery and Resiliency Study with Ernst & Young, resulting in new funding and technical assistance programs. Maurianna holds a Master of Public Administration and an economic development finance professional certification.