Maria Alejandra Albir
About Maria Alejandra Albir
Maria Alejandra Albir is an Organizational Effectiveness Specialist at NYU Langone Health with a diverse background in talent management, organizational development, and research across various industries.
Title: Organizational Effectiveness Specialist
Maria Alejandra Albir is an Organizational Effectiveness Specialist. She is currently associated with NYU Langone Health in New York, New York, United States, where she started working in 2021. In her role, she focuses on improving organizational performance, ensuring operational efficiency, and implementing best practices in organizational development.
Professional Experience at PepsiCo
Maria previously worked at PepsiCo, where she held significant roles in organizational development. From 2018 to 2020, she was a Global Talent Management and Organizational Development Senior Analyst based in Purchase, NY. Prior to that, from 2017 to 2018, she served as a Global Organizational Development Analyst in the Greater New York City Area. Her responsibilities included developing strategies for talent management and enhancing organizational structures.
Education: Teachers College, Columbia University
Maria pursued her academic interests at Teachers College, Columbia University, earning two Master's degrees. From 2014 to 2016, she studied Social-Organizational Psychology. Prior to that, from 2010 to 2012, she studied Clinical Psychology. Her formal education laid a strong foundation for her career in organizational effectiveness and consulting.
Early Career: Research Assistant and Internships
Maria started her career with several research assistant and internship roles. She worked as a Research Assistant at Harvard Business School from 2012 to 2013 in Cambridge, MA, and at Teachers College, Columbia University, from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she gained experience as a Diversity and Inclusion Intern at AXA from 2014 to 2015 in New York, NY. Her early roles in research and internships provided her with critical insights into organizational operations and diversity management.
Educational Background: University of Chicago
Maria obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Chicago, where she studied Economics and Music from 2003 to 2007. This diverse academic background underscores her multidisciplinary approach, enabling her to bring a broad perspective to her roles in organizational development and effectiveness.