Maria Saraiva-Gaines

Maria Saraiva-Gaines is an experienced professional currently serving as the Executive Assistant to the COO and Marketing Coordinator at Sequoia Capital since February 2023. Prior to this role, Maria worked as the Executive Personal Assistant to entrepreneur and investor Marc Lore at Wonder from October 2021 to March 2023. Maria's career also includes a notable position as an Executive Assistant at Walmart eCommerce from November 2014 to October 2021. Additionally, Maria gained valuable experience in administrative support at W.L. Gore & Associates from February 2006 to November 2014 and served as a key manager and bartender at Outback Steakhouse from June 1999 to November 2011. Maria holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business from San José State University, earned between 1999 and 2004.