Maria brings more than 25 years of human resources management experience to OutStart. Prior to joining OutStart, Maria led the Human Resources function for Universal Studios Orlando's Sales, Marketing, Finance and IS Divisions. In 1996 she joined America's Health Network. During her tenure as Vice President of Human Resources, the network grew from 25 to 300 employees in 7 cities across the country. Previous human resources experience includes many years in the retail industry in Western New York working for divisions of W R Grace and Federated Department stores.

Maria graduated from the University of Buffalo with a degree in Business Administration.