Maria Eugenia Alcón-Heraux

Maria Eugenia Alcón-Heraux is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in media relations and public affairs. Currently serving as Senior Director of Media Relations and Public Affairs at Uncommon Schools since October 2023, Maria has a strong background in leadership roles, including Vice President and Director of Communications at KIPP Foundation from April 2019 to July 2023. Maria's expertise encompasses earned media strategy, internal communications, and risk management, collaborating with various school regions to enhance communications efforts. Prior to KIPP, Maria held significant positions at The College Board, NBC News, and CBS Telenoticias, demonstrating a consistent focus on media outreach, storytelling, and editorial content development. Maria holds a BA in International and Journalism from New York University.