Maria brings over 15 years of leadership experience in the tech industry, driving growth-focused transformations at organizations ranging from start-ups to, most recently, IBM. She has long been passionate about advancing financial literacy and believes it is an underutilized catalyst for turning aspirations into reality. She is committed to building community, mentoring future leaders, and championing women in business.
Maria holds a B.S. in Industrial & Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband. Beyond her professional work, she enjoys traveling, photography, design, and is an avid newbie golfer.
