Maria Meyers

Maria Meyers is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in entrepreneurship and economic development. Currently serving as Vice Chancellor of Commercialization and Entrepreneurship and Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of the UMKC Innovation Center, Meyers focuses on transforming innovative ideas into impactful ventures. In addition, Meyers holds the position of Independent Board Director and Governance Chair at MMC Corp, contributing to a 100% employee-owned company in the construction sector. As the founder of SourceLink and KCSourceLink, Meyers has played a pivotal role in enhancing access to entrepreneurial resources across various communities. Previous leadership roles include COO positions at Nature Technology Corporation and Science City at Union Station, as well as a Directorship at Birch Communications. Meyers earned a B.S. in Physics from Iowa State University.