As a Scientist in Residence, Maria Konovalenko works for Formic Ventures, a diverse venture capital firm that invests in early-stage biotechnology startups that aim to extend human lifespans, as well as technology startups and businesses that enhance the quality of human life. Through a collaborative program between the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and the University of Southern California,... read full bio
Maria Liberati, a former international supermodel who is now known as a Celebrity Chef and author, released her first book, titled The Basic Art of Italian Cooking, in the year 2006. In it, Maria compiles a collection of simple, uncomplicated recipes for authentic Italian cuisine. These recipes are combined with enchanting stories of Maria Liberati's travels throughout Italy, as she... read full bio
Maria Menounos is an entertainment report, television personality, actress, wrestler, businesswoman and a two time NY Times Bestselling Author beginning with her critically acclaimed EveryGirl's Guide to Life. The A-Z guide gives EveryGirl and EveryWoman expert advice on everything: weight loss, fitness, beauty, health, organization, dating, career, and more. Her second book in the series, EveryGirl’s Guide to Diet and... read full bio
Maria's path to become a writer is a little strange. She was meant to spend two weeks in Argentina, but one day she resigned her PR job and traveled there by herself. Rather, she chose to stay for a year in order to play soccer with River Plate, one of the most well-known teams worldwide. After a few years, she's... read full bio
María Teresa Kumar is a Columbian American President and CEO of the Latino political organization called Boto Latino. As a political rights activist, she was named one of the ten most influential women in Washington D.C. by Elle Magazine and the Hispanic Business called her one of the 100 most influential Latinos in America. While she was born in Bogotá,... read full bio
Etsy is a happening little company with a lot of promise. The three-year-old site, where people buy and sell homemade arts and crafts, last year sold $27 million in goods with very little marketing. Its secret Hitting a chord with people who are tired of the ordinary and the mass produced. Thomas' job is to let more people aware that... read full bio
Maria Zuber is the Vice President of Research and E. A. Griswold Professor of Geophysics at MIT, as well as Principal Investigator of NASA’s Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission- an effort to map the Moon’s gravitational field. She is the first woman to head an MIT science department and the first to lead a NASA planetary mission. She... read full bio
Marian Salzman is an American advertising and public relations executive who has been the Senior Vice President, Global Communications for Philip Morris International. Salzman was born in New York City, New York, and she earned her degree from Brown University in Sociology. Salzman began her career in business working on new research methods for Levi Strauss and Co before she... read full bio
Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF), has been an advocate for disadvantaged Americans for her entire professional life. Under her leadership, CDF has become the nation's strongest voice for children and families. The Children's Defense Fund's Leave No Child Behind mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start,... read full bio
Mariana Atencio is a Venezuelan correspondent, speaker, author, and Peabody award-winning bilingual journalist who works for NBC News and MSNBC. Atencio is the only Latina that is a correspondent on NBC News. Atencio grew up in Caracas, Venezuela, and earned her undergraduate degree from the Universidad Catolica Andres Bello. She later earned her master’s degree from Columbia University Graduate School... read full bio
Mariana van Zeller, born in Cascais, Portugal on May 7, 1976, is a well-known Portuguese journalist and correspondent best known for her work with the National Geographic Channel. She has established herself as a respected personality in the area of journalism with an amazing career spanning several media channels. Van Zeller studied international relations at the Universidade Lusada de Lisboa. She... read full bio
Marianna Hewitt is a well-known name in the beauty and fashion worlds, respected for her skills as a content producer, businesswoman, and influencer. Hewitt has made a name for herself as a dependable source of knowledge and inspiration thanks to her engaging personality and passion for all things beautiful. Marianna Hewitt, a native of Los Angeles, California, started her quest by... read full bio
Nationally known as Dr. Mom, Marianne Neifert is an acclaimed motivational speaker who addresses sizzling topics on life balance and positive parenting for our hectic times. In addition to being a dynamic speaker, Marianne Neifert (Dr. Mom) is a renowned pediatrician, best-selling author, and medical educator, Marianne Neifert (Dr. Mom) is the mother of five adult children, all born... read full bio
Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed author and lecturer. She has published nine books, four of which - including the mega bestseller A Return to Love and Everyday Grace - have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. Her titles also include Illuminata, A Woman's Worth, and Healing the Soul of America. She also edited Imagine: What American Could Be in... read full bio
Marie Kondo is a Japanese author and expert and consultant at organizing and tidying. Kondo has published several books with her most popular being the best-seller, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up”. Her books have been translated into numerous languages and have been published in more than 30 countries. She has been featured in Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People”.... read full bio
Marie Reyes is a passionate entrepreneur with extensive experience in the natural products industry. She is the founder and CEO of La Bohemia Natural, a company that specializes in producing high-quality natural skincare and wellness products. Additionally, she is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the industry, with a focus on small batch quality and high throughput white label... read full bio
Marie Savard, MD is one of the most trusted voices on womens health, wellness, and patient empowerment. Marie Savard is an accomplished author having penned several books including Apples & Pears: the Body Shape Solution for Weight Loss and Wellness, How to Save Your Own Life: The Savard System for Managing and Controlling Your Health Care, and The... read full bio
Marika Lyszczyk, a college baseball player, made history by being the first Canadian woman to play collegiate men's baseball and the first female catcher to play on an NCAA men's baseball team. Marika, who was recruited to play catcher for Rivier University in NCAA Division 3 men's baseball, has broken down barriers between genders that others said were unlikely or... read full bio
A well-known corporate leader, Marillyn Hewson is currently the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Lockheed Martin. Hewson has had a long career that has spanned several decades. He has held numerous leadership roles inside the company and contributed significantly to its success. Hewson started working at Lockheed Martin as an industrial engineer in the early 1980s. She has served... read full bio
Marilu Henner is an actress, radio host, and bestselling author. For more than twenty years, Henner has championed a vigorous, healthy lifestyle and has inspired millions of people along the way. She rose to national prominence with the role of Elaine Nardo in the television series Taxi and has maintained a successful film and TV career spanning 35 years. A... read full bio
