Maria Y.

Maria Y. is the Founder and CEO of IssueVoter, a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to empowering citizens in the voting process and holding elected officials accountable. With extensive experience as a speaker and consultant, Maria engages in discussions around civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and social impact at various conferences and universities. Previous roles include being a FUSE Executive Fellow and a consultant for Travis County, as well as a Fellow at Halcyon and The Roddenberry Foundation. Maria has a strong background in corporate strategy and recruitment from a tenure at Credit Suisse, where notable achievements included leading global virtual recruiting initiatives and managing strategic engagements. Maria holds an MBA in Social Impact Management and Entrepreneurship from The Wharton School and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Honors, Finance, and Political Communication from The University of Texas at Austin.