Meet Maria
Maria has 14 years of experience in communications, specializing in brand development, marketing, and media production. As the founder of Brand Spark Communications, she partners with impact-driven small to medium-sized organizations, helping them craft their brand stories with creativity, purpose, and strategic insight.
A skilled writer, photographer, and videographer, Maria has worked with prominent marathon-focused organizations, including the Big Sur Marathon, Napa Valley Marathon, and New York City Marathon. She has also led production trips to the Colombian jungle for documentary work and developed communications strategies for events in partnership with Brooks Running, VCPM Inc., Running for Real, and The Active Joe. Maria also collaborates with emerging brands such as B.Wild and tech startups including Drops & Watts, helping them strengthen their communications strategies.
Maria writes a popular publication, LongWayHomeChronicles and is the co-founder of SPARC for Sports, where she helps running organizations improve their communications.
As an avid endurance runner, swimmer, and triathlete, Maria thrives on challenges and is passionate about inspiring others to step beyond their comfort zones and embrace growth.