Maria is a Director within KPMG in Canada’s Management Consulting group, based in Toronto, Ontario. With over 19 years of experience, Maria has led major transformation programs across diverse sectors and geographies — including Canada, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and South America — supporting clients in cultivating high-performing, resilient cultures that thrive through change. Maria’s expertise spans DEIA, culture transformation, organizational design, change management, and talent strategy.

      Maria brings a rare blend of strategic insight and operational precision, aligning people-centric strategies with business goals and broader social sustainability outcomes. She is particularly skilled at helping organizations navigate disruption while embedding practices that promote equity, inclusion, and long-term community impact.

      Maria holds certifications from the HRPA, PROSCI, SCRUM Alliance, and The Behavioral Coaching Institute. She is known for her ability to deliver transformation with empathy, structure, and measurable impact.