Background
Cortese, Maria L. was born on January 5, 1968 in Utica, New York, United States. Daughter of Joseph A. and Joyce D. Cortese.
Cortese, Maria L. was born on January 5, 1968 in Utica, New York, United States. Daughter of Joseph A. and Joyce D. Cortese.
Bachelor in Social Work, Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1991. Master of Social Work, University Pittsburgh, 1994.
Caseworker Erie County Office Children and Youth, Erie, 1991-1996. ADL teacher Residential Rehabilitation Centers, Brewster, Massachusetts, 1996-1999. Clinical therapist Massachusetts Society for Prevention Cruelty to Children, Hyannis, 1998-1999.
Generalist The Spurwink Schools, Augusta, Maine, 1999—2001, assistant director residential treatment, since 2001.
Board directors Hope House, women's homeless shelter, Erie, 1992-1994. Member National Association of Social Workers.