Maria C. Mara

Maria C. Mara is an experienced project manager currently working at MassMEP since April 2022. Prior to this role, Maria held positions as Continuous Improvement and Process Engineer Manager at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions from July 2017 to April 2022, and as Operations Manager at both Papeles Impermeables Industriales PAPELIM and Duque Botero Ltda., where significant productivity improvements were achieved. Additional experience includes a role as Logistics and Operations Manager at Everfit S.A., and volunteer work as a Marketing Assistant for NEACOL. Maria has been involved in academia as a Research Assistant at Tecnológico de Monterrey, contributing to a project focused on sustainable product design. Educated with a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship with an emphasis on innovation and technology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad EAFIT, Maria demonstrates a strong foundation in engineering and a commitment to innovation in organizational practices.