Maritza Quintana
Chair, Community - Southern CT

Mission-driven creative strategist with over 6 years of experience advocating for social change through art and design. I help brands build brand awareness and engage audiences through integrated marketing strategies. I ensure every touchpoint—from branding and visual design to messaging—aligns to deliver impact and foster meaningful connections.

I combine content strategy, marketing, data, and storytelling to create campaigns that inspire trust, loyalty, and long-term engagement. My approach balances short-term goals with sustainable growth, enhancing user experiences so audiences feel seen and heard. Roles include PR & Social Media Director, Graphic Designer, Brand Strategist, Marketing Specialist, Curator, and Board Member, blending entrepreneurial insight with community-focused impact.

Honored to be included in GDUSA’s 2025 American Graphic Design winners, reflecting a dedication to thoughtful, effective, and strategic design. Currently, I serve as Artist in Residence at the Milford Arts Council, where I further advocate for social impact through initiatives in youth empowerment, arts equity, cultural advocacy, agriculture and farmers markets, small business support, non-profit empowerment, and improving accessibility to resources—ensuring communities and organizations have the tools, guidance, and opportunities to continue growing and adapting in a fast-paced, ever-changing technological world.

As a creative strategist, my vision is to design for equality—challenging assumptions, confronting biases, and embracing the richness of human experience to create opportunities for everyone to thrive. These experiences have cultivated a unique ability to combine strategic thinking, creative insight, and a client-centered approach to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful results.

I’m excited to connect and collaborate with brands, organizations and individuals seeking purpose-driven, impactful creative solutions.