Maria Steen

Maria Steen, CCAP, joined the CAPLP family in 2012, where she currently serves as the Director of the Child Care Connections Division. Her work there guides a team of 40 early childhood professionals who support and advocate for all aspects of high-quality early childhood experiences for children, families, educators, and our community. Maria has a BA in Psychology with a Minor in Early Childhood Policy from Macalester College.

In addition to being the proud parent of her 13-year-old, Isaac, Maria is passionate about living out the Promise of Community Action (to change people’s lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities, and make America a better place to live) through advocating for and implementing innovative child care solutions.