Maria is a People Operations Associate at Acacia and an accomplished Human Resource professional with experience in talent acquisition, employee life cycle, HRIS systems administration, onboarding, policy development, and data analysis. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, an M.S. in human resources and organizational development from the University of Louisville and is SHRM certified. Maria’s professional ambition revolves around integrating her knowledge in human psychology with her HR expertise to understand and address employees’ needs, thereby fostering enriching working experiences within an inclusive and equitable environment. Maria resides in Austin, Texas with her husband and their dog. She enjoys traveling to her home country, Colombia, exercising, and spending time with friends and family.