Maria L. Manning

Maria L. Manning is a seasoned finance and operations consultant with extensive experience in various sectors, particularly in life sciences and technology. Currently serving as a Member of the Board of Advisors at Wellist and as Advisory Chief Financial Officer for Partnership on AI, Maria's roles emphasize strategic financial guidance. As a Director and Finance Consultant at Danforth Advisors since 2015, Maria provides comprehensive financial support to organizations navigating complex business challenges. Additionally, Maria has a notable history as a Finance and Operations Management Consultant for MLM Enterprises Inc. since 2014, and has held leadership roles at RSA Security and Smith & Nephew Endoscopy. An academic contributor, Maria taught graduate-level courses at Merrimack College from 2018 to 2021, enhancing students' business communication and decision-making skills. Maria holds an MBA from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, as well as degrees from MIT Sloan School of Management and Wellesley College in Mathematics.