
Meet the Team


Maria Kuge
Community Coordinator
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Maria is the Community Coordinator for the Veterans Community Arts Referral Program. She is the connection between the VA, veterans, and arts organizations. Feel free to email her with any questions you may have.
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Maria is a "double gator," earning her bachelor's in music and a master's in arts in medicine from UF. She has played violin for 16 years. In addition to violin, Maria has dabbled in Irish dance, banjo, oboe, and piano. She also enjoys reading and learning about horology.
Morgan Yacoe
Project Coordinator
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Morgan is the Project Coordinator. She helps with general project management of the Veterans Community Arts Referral Program.
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She is a sculptor and researcher based in Gainesville, Florida by way of Richmond, Virginia. She earned her Master's of Fine Arts from UF in 2020. Besides sculpting her in studio, she enjoys playing music, going on hikes, and watering her plants!
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