Mara Balagtas McIlwrath

Mara Balagtas McIlwrath serves as an Associate Creative Director at Hearst Autos since November 2021. Prior experience includes various editorial roles at Condé Nast Traveler from January 2013 to December 2018, where responsibilities ranged from leading the editorial team as Style Editor to enhancing digital content and managing luxury brand relationships as Associate Fashion Editor. Additionally, Mara held positions as Assistant Fashion Editor and Fashion Assistant, contributing to large-scale productions and publications. Leadership experience includes serving as Vice President of the International Motor Press Association, focusing on automotive media networking and events. Early career highlights include a Public Relations internship at Diane von Furstenberg and roles at Condé Nast and Glamour Magazine. Mara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Montclair State University.