Maria Birdwell is an experienced marketing professional currently serving as a Marketing Coordinator at Franklin Mountain Packaging since October 2024. Previously, Maria worked as a Media Strategist at Pinnacle Advertising and as a Marketing Consultant at WLUK Fox 11. Maria's experience also includes volunteering with the US Army, where over 350 volunteer hours were dedicated to various roles in South Korea, including coordinating Children's Storytime and organizing community events. Additional prior roles encompass serving as a Community Liaison at Peak Behavioral Hospital and as an Account Executive at KFOX14. Maria initiated an impactful role as an AVID Tutor with Ysleta Independent School District, assisting students in academics and college preparation. Maria holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Advertising from The University of Texas at El Paso and also studied at Universidad Latina de Costa Rica.