Mariya Thompson

Mariya Thompson serves as the Director of MHA Admissions and Student Services at Cornell University, where responsibilities include leading admissions and student services for residential and executive MHA programs while developing the executive education portfolio in collaboration with eCornell. Previously, Mariya held roles such as Director of Executive Education and eCornell Consultant, focusing on strategic program management and online education development. Additionally, Mariya is a Board Member and chairperson of the Education and Negotiations Committees for the Leonia Board of Education. Professional experience also includes roles as an MBA Admissions Consultant and Senior Strategist at Stratus Admissions Counseling, and Senior Consultant at Kaiser Permanente, where strategic planning and deployment were key responsibilities. Mariya's education includes an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's degree from The Wharton School.