Maritza Messina

Maritza Messina is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in advancement and alumni relations within higher education. Currently serving as Senior Manager and Head of Advancement (Student Experience) at The University of Queensland since February 2020, Maritza has a proven track record in fundraising and relationship-building. Previously, roles included Advancement Manager for Major Gifts at the University of Technology Sydney, where Maritza played a key role in cross-faculty fundraising efforts, and Industry Liaison Manager, fostering industry partnerships. Maritza's earlier positions included Alumni Relations Officer at the University of Sydney and Dual Degrees and Alumni Relations Coordinator at Macquarie University. Maritza holds a Master’s degree in International Communication from Macquarie University, a Master's degree in Marketing, and a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Tecnológico de Monterrey. Additionally, Maritza completed the Asia Pacific Institute in Educational Fundraising program with the Council for Advancement and Support for Education in 2018.