Maria oversees NPA’s Marketing and Communications functions and is responsible for building NPA’s online presence, managing events, and developing customer engagement opportunities.  She has over 15 years of experience working with Fortune 100 companies, including Delta Airlines, Turner Broadcasting, and American Express, and has owned her own boutique digital design firm serving global and start-up companies alike.  In addition to leading NPA’s marketing efforts, Maria uses her start-up and corporate communications experience to help guide NPA’s incubation partners in developing effective digital presence and outreach plans for new ventures or expansions.  When not at work, you can find Maria tending to a flock of backyard chickens, gardening, and cooking.