Maria Rezende-Heiston

Maria Rezende-Heiston is a seasoned creative professional with extensive experience at Marriott International, where Maria has held various titles since December 1996, including Senior Creative Director in the Business Transformation Office. In this role, Maria leads Marriott's first innovation discipline, developing targeted creative ideas and prototypes that align with audience and brand needs to enhance brand equity and support financial objectives. Previously, Maria served as a Graphic Designer/Art Director, focusing on the visual representation of new products and services. Maria's educational background includes continuing education at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at The George Washington University and a degree from UFG in Brazil.