Maria Rosaria Polito

Maria Rosaria Polito is an accomplished Program Manager at ETH Zürich, overseeing the development of continuing education programs in computer science and a Master of Advanced Studies in Applied Technology. Additionally, Polito serves as a Business Coach for the Boldbrain Startup Challenge, supporting startups in business acceleration, and is the President and Co-Founder of CONNECT Switzerland, a hub for international business accelerators aiding startup innovation and growth. With prior experience as an Adjunct Professor and Senior Project Manager at San Diego Gas & Electric/Sempra Energy, Polito has a strong background in environmental engineering and sustainability from positions held at companies like SAIC and the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District. Polito holds multiple degrees and certificates, including a Master's in Environmental Engineering from EPFL and a Master's in Molecular Biology from ETH Zürich.