Mariah Welch
About Mariah Welch
Mariah Welch is a Senior Business Development Lead at IDEO, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in marketing and communications, she focuses on inspiring social change through media and technology.
Work at IDEO
Mariah Welch has been a key member of IDEO since 2019, transitioning from a Business Development Associate to her current role as Senior Business Development Lead. She has worked in San Francisco, California, where she has focused on business development strategies that align with the company's mission. Since 2021, she has held the position of Business Development Lead for three years, and in 2022, she advanced to Senior Business Development Lead, continuing to drive initiatives that emphasize innovation and social impact.
Education and Expertise
Mariah Welch holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she spent 11 months at The University of Queensland studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science in 2014. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both management and health sciences, which she applies in her professional endeavors, particularly in promoting social change through media and technology.
Background
Mariah Welch has a diverse professional background that spans various roles in business development, marketing, and communications. Before joining IDEO, she worked as a Marketing and Communications Manager at Laureus Sport for Good USA from 2017 to 2019 and as a Broadcast Liaison for Major League Soccer from 2013 to 2015. Her early career included positions at the University of Michigan Duderstadt Center and the National Institutes of Health, where she developed skills in media and research.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Mariah Welch has demonstrated a commitment to inspiring positive social change and integrating a social justice perspective into her work. Her ability to build trusting relationships and her talent for storytelling have been instrumental in her roles, particularly in business development at IDEO. She has successfully contributed to initiatives that leverage media and technology for social impact, reflecting her dedication to innovation and community engagement.