Mara Sirbu

Mara Sirbu is a highly experienced Program Manager with a decade of expertise in marketing, content management, and community building. She excels in devising campaigns to drive growth and engagement across diverse industries, including both B2C and B2B sectors.

Her impressive skill set encompasses project management, cross-functional collaboration, innovative social media marketing strategies, content creation, and proficient events management.

Mara's educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from NYU Stern School of Business, a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the Elliott School of International Affairs, and an additional MBA from HKUST Business School.

Throughout her career, Mara has held significant roles in various organizations, such as Strategy and Operations at Google, where she previously worked in Devices and Services as well as Google Fiber. She also served as the Chief Executive Officer at Quellum, Vice President at Cambridge Global Advisors, and held roles at prominent entities like the UN Special Envoy for Global Education, Global Business Coalition for Education, and the Executive Office of the President at The White House.

With a rich professional history, Mara has also been involved in political campaigns, having worked as a Deputy Field Director for Obama for America, Assistant to the Deputy Campaign Manager, and in roles at The New Organizing Institute. Additionally, she has gained valuable experience through internships at the US Embassy in Argentina and the National Democratic Institute (NDI).