Maria Blekher is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in academia and industry. She holds a Doctorate in Philosophy in Marketing, a Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor's degree in Management from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Blekher's career spans across various organizations and roles, including Director of Innovation Lab at Yeshiva University, Clinical Associate Professor of Digital Strategies, Visiting Assistant Professor of Marketing, and Adjunct Professor of Marketing at Yeshiva University. She was also a Visiting Scholar at NYU Stern School of Business and a Marketing Lecturer, Ph.D. Candidate in Marketing at Ben Gurion University of the Negev. Blekher has honed her marketing skills in various industries, working as an IT Buyer at Numonyx and a Sales and Marketing Associate at Bank Hapoalim.

Blekher's expertise in marketing is reflected in her academic background and professional experiences. Her educational credentials and work across various industries have made her an adept marketing professional who can analyze and strategize marketing efforts. Her work in Yeshiva University's Innovation Lab involved exploring new areas of marketing innovation and technology-enabled business strategy. Blekher has excellent research skills, as evidenced by her position as a Ph.D. candidate, which equips her with tools to solve complex marketing problems.