Cristina Rose, MBA, Apmp
About Cristina Rose, MBA, Apmp
Cristina Rose, MBA, APMP, is the VP of Global Proposal Operations at Maximus, with extensive experience in business development and proposal management across various industries and countries.
Current Position at Maximus
Cristina Rose currently holds the position of Vice President of Global Proposal Operations at Maximus, a role she has been serving in since 2022. In this capacity, she leads a global team that supports business development needs across several countries, including but not limited to, the U.S., Canada, Australia, the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Singapore, South Korea, Italy, and Sweden. Her leadership has been instrumental in driving the company’s strategic initiatives and securing high-value government contracts.
Previous Roles at Maximus Canada
Before her current role, Cristina spent 12 years at Maximus Canada as the National Lead Proposal Operations. From 2010 to 2022, she was based in Victoria, BC, Canada, where she managed proposal responses leading to winning government contracts valued between $30 million and $500 million. Her tenure was marked by significant contributions to the company’s growth and business development.
Career at IBM in Ecuador
Cristina worked at IBM in various capacities in Quito, Ecuador. From 1999 to 2002, she was a Business Analyst for Facilities Management (RESO), followed by a role as Proposal Manager - Hardware Maintenance Services - Manager, IT Learning Services in 2003 for 11 months. These roles allowed her to develop a strong foundation in business analysis and proposal management.
Educational Background
Cristina Rose holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Entrepreneurship and Services Management from the University of Victoria, which she completed between 2004 and 2006. She also participated in an International Exchange Program at the University of Idaho, focusing on Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Project Management from 2000 to 2001. Additionally, she earned a degree in International Relations and Commerce from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, where she studied from 1997 to 2002.
Volunteer Initiatives and Mentorship
Cristina is actively involved in mentorship and volunteer work. She mentors students at the Gustavson School of Business and has served as the Chairperson of the largest Alumni Chapter for the business school. Her volunteer activities also include offering strategic advice to social enterprises and supporting organizations focused on responsible ecotourism, education fundraising, and microfinance.