Maria C Vargas, MBA, currently serves as a Substitute Teacher for Chicago Public Schools, engaging in classroom management and adapting teaching methods for diverse learners since October 2022. Simultaneously, Maria is a Church Leader Volunteer at Newlife Community Church, where guidance and support are provided to youth facing life challenges, alongside the design of leadership programs. Maria's prior experience includes a role as Lead Event Planner at Mike Oquendo Events Inc., managing projects and coordinating tasks effectively until January 2023. Maria spent nearly two decades at AT&T, culminating in the position of Senior Credit Analyst, where expertise in analyzing customer financial information led to improved credit assessment policies and reduced overall risk significantly. Additional roles at AT&T included contributions as an Employee Resource Group Board Member and various customer account management positions, showcasing strong leadership and analytical skills. Educational qualifications encompass a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management and a Bachelor's degree from American InterContinental University.