Maria Mercado

Maria Mercado is an experienced event professional with a strong background in front-of-house service, currently serving as an Event Captain at Union Square Events and Thomas Preti Events to Savor since early 2023 and February 2022, respectively. Additionally, Maria has held multiple event captain roles across various prestigious organizations, including Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., Abigail Kirsch, Food Trends Catering & Events, and Great Performances. Maria's previous experience includes positions as a Culinary Manager at Little Fox Kitchen and as a freelance assistant for The New York Times’ Times Talk events. Maria's early career involved culinary operations and community supported agriculture coordination at the Institute of Culinary Education and Katchkie Farm. Maria holds a BA in Economics and Marketing from Syracuse University.