Marasie Schumacher
About Marasie Schumacher
Marasie Schumacher serves as the Director of Global Sustainability at SAMBAZON, where she has worked for over 12 years. She holds degrees in Business Administration, Economics, and Sustainable Management, and has extensive experience in sustainability and supply chain management within the Consumer Packaged Goods and Home Interiors Industries.
Work at Sambazon
Marasie Schumacher has served as the Director of Global Sustainability at Sambazon since 2012. In this role, she focuses on implementing sustainable practices across the company's operations. Her tenure at Sambazon has spanned over a decade, during which she has contributed to the company's commitment to environmental responsibility and ethical sourcing. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Sourcing Intern at Sambazon in 2011, where she gained foundational experience in the company's sustainability initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Marasie Schumacher holds a diverse educational background. She studied at the University of Minnesota, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) with a focus on International Business, Retail Merchandising, and Spanish from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education at Presidio Graduate School, achieving an MBA in Sustainable Management from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she attended Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, where she studied Business Administration and Economics for one year in 2008-2009. Her academic credentials complement her expertise in sustainability, sourcing, supply chain, and production planning.
Background
Marasie Schumacher has over 12 years of experience in both corporate and startup environments, primarily within the Consumer Packaged Goods and Home Interiors Industries. Her career includes a significant internship at Fair Trade USA in 2012, where she worked as a Sustainable Sourcing Partnership Project Intern for two months in Oakland, CA. This experience, along with her roles at Sambazon, has equipped her with strong analytical skills and attention to detail, as well as excellent communication abilities.
Language Proficiency
Marasie Schumacher is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, which enhances her ability to operate in diverse international settings. This language proficiency supports her work in global sustainability initiatives, allowing her to engage effectively with various stakeholders and partners across different regions.