As a Search Director at Hawthorne Lane, Maria partners with a wide range of employers across the DC area, including consulting firms, private equity firms, law firms, and nonprofits, to identify and secure top talent. She takes particular pride in building close relationships with candidates, helping them achieve their professional goals and make thoughtful, well-informed career decisions.
Maria has built her recruiting career at Hawthorne Lane, having joined the firm as an Administrative Assistant coordinating interviews and supporting business operations. Over the years, she has developed deep expertise and strong connections throughout the DC market, progressing into recruiting and ultimately into her current leadership role.
Born in Medellín, Colombia, Maria holds a bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University.