Maria Elena Franco
About Maria Elena Franco
Maria Elena Franco serves as the Product Marketing Director at Encoura, a position she has held since 2022. With a background in education marketing and a strong academic foundation, she has accumulated extensive experience in various marketing roles over the years.
Work at Encoura
Maria Elena Franco has been serving as the Product Marketing Director at Encoura since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing marketing strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing product visibility and market engagement. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Regional Director at Encoura for seven years, starting in 2017. Her experience in both roles has contributed to the company's growth and outreach efforts in the education sector.
Previous Experience in Education Marketing
Before joining Encoura, Maria Elena Franco worked at Moody Bible Institute as the Director of Education Marketing from 2013 to 2017. In this capacity, she focused on developing marketing strategies to promote educational programs and enhance student recruitment. Her tenure at Moody Bible Institute provided her with valuable insights into the education marketing landscape.
Educational Background
Maria Elena Franco holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship from Moody Theological Seminary, which she completed from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she earned two Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees from the University of California, Santa Barbara, one in Communications and another in Law and Society, both achieved between 2003 and 2006. This diverse educational background supports her expertise in marketing and communication.
Early Career Experience
Maria Elena Franco began her career as a Government Consulting Intern at Smith Public Affairs from 2001 to 2003. She then worked as a Marketing Assistant at UC Santa Barbara from 2004 to 2006, gaining foundational experience in marketing and communications. Following that, she served as an Executive Administrative Assistant and Office Manager at Surge Innovations from 2007 to 2012, where she developed organizational and administrative skills.