Mariana Paonessa

Mariana Paonessa is a legal professional currently serving as the Head of Legal at brightwheel since February 2025. Prior to this role, Mariana worked at Remitly from January 2017 to January 2025 as Senior Corporate Counsel & DPO and Corporate Counsel, where responsibilities included drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements and ensuring compliance with privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA. Mariana's experience also encompasses roles at Trupanion as Associate Counsel and Legal Intern, focusing on contract negotiations and litigation management. Additional legal experience includes a legal externship with Seattle Sounders FC and consulting work at the Seattle University Community Development and Entrepreneurship Clinic. Educational credentials include a JD/MBA from Seattle University School of Law and an M.B.A. from Seattle University, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.