Maria de Jesus Vela

Maria De Jesus Vela is an experienced marketing professional specializing in employer branding with a strong background in leadership roles. Currently serving as the Marketing Recruitment Manager - Employer Brand at Principal Financial Group, Maria has previously held significant positions at Dell Technologies as Employer Brand Global Creative & Diversity Lead and at Allstate where roles included Employer Branding Associate Manager and Senior Employer Branding Consultant II. Early career experiences include a role as Driver and Dispatcher for Northwestern University's SafeRide and an internship in Facilities & Docketing at Jenner & Block. Maria holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Northwestern University, complemented by an academic experience at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 2013.