Maria Spencer earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wittenberg University, where she also had the opportunity to study abroad in Perugia, Italy. She began her career in study abroad programming at Rotary International in Chicago, then transitioned to student services at Tufts University in Boston. After returning to her hometown of Buffalo (go Bills!), she joined Nichols School in February 2020. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and children.