Maria Ines Martin
About Maria Ines Martin
Maria Ines Martin serves as the Selections, Community and Impact Lead at the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in finance and management, she has extensive experience in project coordination and community engagement across various organizations.
Work at World Economic Forum
Maria Ines Martin has been a key member of the World Economic Forum since 2011. She currently holds the position of Selections, Community and Impact Lead for the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, a role she has occupied since 2021. Prior to this, she served as Project Lead for the same foundation from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as Lead for Business Engagement in Latin America from 2011 to 2020. Her contributions have focused on fostering social entrepreneurship and community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Maria Ines Martin possesses a diverse educational background. She studied at Universidad de Buenos Aires, where she earned a Bachelor in Business Administration and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. She also completed a Professional Certificate in General Management with a concentration in the Hospitality Industry at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her academic pursuits reflect her expertise in finance, management, and operations.
Background
Maria Ines Martin has a rich professional history that spans various industries and roles. She began her career as an Auditing Assistant at Price Waterhouse Coopers in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 1999 to 2001. She later worked as Assistant Manager at ASUCLA Concessions at UCLA from 2001 to 2002. Between 2008 and 2011, she served as Project Coordinator for the INSIGHT Project at IATA in Geneva, Switzerland. Her experiences have equipped her with strong organizational skills in research, analysis, planning, and cross-team collaboration.
Achievements
Maria Ines Martin is recognized for her ability to build bridges among people and cultures. Her work at the World Economic Forum and other organizations reflects her commitment to social impact and sustainable development. She has a keen interest in the intersection of sociology, sustainability, and economics, which informs her approach to community engagement and social entrepreneurship initiatives.