Maribeth Darling
About Maribeth Darling
Maribeth Darling serves as the Vice President of Client Services for corporate and financial communications at Hotwire, where she has achieved significant media coverage for high-profile announcements. She is actively involved in diversity and inclusion initiatives and has a background in public relations with previous roles at ICR, LEWIS Global Communications, and Daddi Brand Communications.
Work at Hotwire
Maribeth Darling serves as the Vice President of Client Services, focusing on corporate and financial communications at Hotwire. She has held this position since 2022 and operates in a hybrid work environment based in New York, New York. In her role, she has successfully led strategies that have garnered significant media attention, including a shortlist mention for 'Campaign of the Year for Finance/Fintech Category' at PRNews' Platinum Awards for her work on Forge Global's public market listing.
Previous Experience in Communications
Prior to her current role at Hotwire, Maribeth held several positions in the communications field. She worked as an Account Director at ICR from 2020 to 2022, and at LEWIS Global Communications for 11 months in 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she was an Account Director at Daddi Brand Communications for 9 months in 2018 to 2019. These roles contributed to her expertise in managing client communications and securing media coverage.
Education and Expertise
Maribeth earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York Cortland. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in communication strategies, which she has applied throughout her career in public relations and client services.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Maribeth is an active member of Hotwire's Allies in Action Committee, where she contributes to diversity and inclusion initiatives within the organization. She also engages with the Twin Cities PR BIPOC Career Explorer Program, mentoring students interested in pursuing careers in public relations. Her involvement in these initiatives reflects her commitment to fostering an inclusive environment in the communications industry.
Personal Interests
In her personal life, Maribeth enjoys snowboarding, traveling, and exploring local breweries. She resides in Connecticut with her husband and their Australian Labradoodle named Lenox. These interests reflect her active lifestyle and appreciation for community engagement.