Maria is a dedicated sustainability advocate with a far-reaching background in both social impact startups and corporate strategy aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Throughout her illustrious high school career, she showed a flair for entrepreneurial ventures with the creation of a social impact oriented startup. Her business acumen further evolved during her tenure at a consultancy firm as an ESG strategist. Maria then spent more than three years as a Project and Program Manager at Uber, where she successfully led initiatives anchored in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) framework. Maria's expertise in project management, strategy, and ESG makes her an invaluable asset in driving positive change and fostering a just and sustainable future. She is keen on connecting and exploring collaborations that can create a significant impact on our world.