Maria Schmeiser

Maria Schmeiser, CFA, is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience across various sectors. Currently serving on the Board of Trustees and Advisory Council of the Pacific Northwest Ballet since September 2021, Maria has also held the position of Head of Risk at Resolve from February 2022 to February 2024, where responsibilities included developing risk management capabilities. Previously, Maria was a Senior Portfolio Manager and Senior Credit Analyst at Amazon, focusing on commercial credit portfolios. Additional experience includes roles as an Equity Research Associate at Stifel Financial Corp., Portfolio & Research Analyst at Bermuda Investment Advisory Services Limited, and Manager at Morgan Stanley. Maria's career began at the Federal Reserve Board as a Financial Analyst and encompasses a strong educational background with degrees in Finance and International Affairs from The George Washington University and coursework at other prestigious institutions.