Maritza is a leader, entrepreneur and speaker.

In addition to her full-time job, she is the proud CEO and founder of Maritza Marie, a fashion and footwear brand and leads this podcast titled "The Things That Matter," which centers around mental health, as well as participating in various public speaking events.

To Maritza, this podcast allows her to contribute to important conversations and make a positive impact beyond her primary responsibilities. She understands the importance of prioritizing mental health and wants to share the stories of others to uplift, inspire, and motivate people to be the best version of themselves.

Maritza now calls Charlotte, NC home. With over 13 years of experience in sales and marketing, she is a passionate and driven leader who thrives on developing relationships and connecting with people.

Full time, she works as a Strategic Account Executive at Piaggio Fast Forward, a robotics company that creates innovative solutions for mobility and transportation, where she leads their airport and event sales divisions.

Maritza’s skills include business development, account management, public speaking and strategy development. She earned her B.S. in Marketing from the Florida State University - College of Business and possesses advanced certificates including Using Neuroscience to Deliver Better Business Results from Wharton Executive Education.