Maria Angelica is a visionary in Business Development, renowned for her relentless drive for growth, social impact, and entrepreneurial mindset. As the co-founder and CEO of Incontact Group LLC, she helps companies refine and maximize their core value proposition. Maria has an exceptional ability to structure new projects, secure funding and unlock hidden opportunities, empowering organizations to expand their reach and create lasting positive change by strategically steering projects and philanthropy. Her global executive network serves as a liaison for corporations, foundations, and investors in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors across the US and Latin America. Throughout her career, she has held various significant roles, including Senior Director at SPR Group Strategic Public Relations Company, Director of Business Development and Fundraising at Fundación Confianza Colombia, General Director of the Think Tank “Centro Latinoamericano de Energía,” Executive Director of the Colombian Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Founder of Why Chicago Summit, Project Manager at Grammy-awarded Marc Anthony’s Foundation, Director of Corporación Colombia Creativa, Managing Director of Personitas de Colección, and adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at her alma mater, CESA Business School. Maria has an educational background from prestigious institutions, including CESA Business School, the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Kyung Hee University in Seoul, South Korea, and the MIT Sloan School of Management, focusing on business administration, strategy, and innovation. Currently, Maria serves on various boards, including MIT Bridging Talents and Opportunities, Voike (VP of Business Development), Street Soccer USA, and the CSO-Chicago Symphony Orchestra Latino Alliance. She has also won multiple awards in the field of business leadership.Maria Angelica is also a professional speaker, known for sharing her expertise in international business development, strategic philanthropy, and leadership at various forums and conferences.