Expertise: Conference Planning and Sponsorships

Experience: Maria is the Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Alliance of Community Health Plans, where she drives growth and excellence through strategic initiatives that expand revenue streams and enhance engagement opportunities. She leads the association’s business development efforts and oversees high-impact events, including ACHP’s annual Symposium, conferences and events, ensuring seamless logistics and exceptional experiences for members and partners. With a strong focus on fostering meaningful partnerships, Maria connects ACHP’s partners with the health care community in impactful ways. Prior to ACHP, she managed meetings and events for the International Dairy Foods Association, refining her expertise in large-scale conference planning and industry engagement. Outside of work, Maria enjoys exploring museums, discovering coastal towns and making trips back to her hometown in southern Spain.

Hometown: Sevilla, Spain
HBO chose the city of Seville as one of its enclaves to film “Game of Thrones”.

Did You Know?
In her previous job at the International Dairy Foods Association, Maria organized an annual ice cream conference that included an ice cream flavor competition.