"I am inspired by the California sun, aerial yoga, and turning organizational visions into highly effective HR initiatives.”
Maria has over 14 years of business operations experience including payroll and accounting, but is most passionate about the Human Resources function. In 2019, she earned her BS degree in Human Resources Management while working full-time as a Human Resources Manager for the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. Maria has a keen eye for process improvement and is intrinsically motivated to help organizations evaluate the equity of their hiring practices and create workplaces that exude a welcoming, inclusive and collaborative culture. Most recently, Maria served as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for New England’s largest community college. She improved the equity and efficiency of the college’s hiring practices by revamping and automating an outdated search process that resulted in a significant increase in the diversity of new hires. Maria has extensive experience working with and implementing HR technology, including human resources information and applicant tracking systems. Her peers recognize her as a passionate and enthusiastic HR trailblazer.
