Mara Sirbu

Mara Sirbu is an experienced project manager and strategic leader with a diverse background in global education, political campaigns, and technology sectors. From February 2013 to May 2015, Mara served as Project Manager for the UN Special Envoy for Global Education and the Global Business Coalition for Education, focusing on strategy and partnerships. Previous roles include Assistant to the Deputy Campaign Manager and Regional Field Director for Obama for America, where management of field teams in battleground states was crucial. As Vice President at Cambridge Global Advisors, Mara led business development and communications, and served as CEO of a cybersecurity startup. At Google, Mara advanced through multiple positions, including Head of Business Operations and Strategy for Platforms and Devices Partnerships, contributing to business operations and negotiating partnerships for Google Fiber. Educational credentials include dual MBAs from HKUST and NYU Stern, as well as a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from the Elliott School of International Affairs.