We’re excited to welcome Attorney Maria Krupicz Goellner ’03VMA for episode 93 of The Rambler Podcast. Maria is a public interest attorney and currently serves as Senior Director of State Policy for FAMM. Her journey has taken her from Erie to some of the country’s most challenging legal landscapes. She served as the sole attorney for the Erie Division of the Federal Defender’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania, represented clients as a trial lawyer on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and clerked with the Legal Aid Society in Queens, New York. Her advocacy has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers for its exceptional impact, and her leadership extends to serving on the Third Circuit Lawyers Advisory Committee and the board of the Erie County Bar Association.
On this episode, Maria reflects on her journey from Villa Maria Academy to law school and a career working across the country in leadership roles that require adaptability, strategic thinking, and strong relationship-building. She goes on to share lessons that she has learned, from stepping into demanding roles early, navigating new environments, and developing confidence and leadership over time.
This conversation is all about Maria’s journey, how to grow professionally, lead with intention, and make thoughtful career decisions along the way. To listen to this episode, click the links below. 🎙️
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dum7Hjlw8pVIzb9QGWftm?si=d832de5f085b48bd&fbclid=IwAR3HDC-8dKkAuMz58HDfhmbrh42VsPvPxXkbliJJsGmW9A1M2MVzBH2BjZs&nd=1
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rambler-podcast/id1633301028
Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRNTe9LsQOHOXQNnyDtYHMA
