A 2025 Indiana University graduate with a double major in Journalism and Psychology, along with a concentration in Public Relations, Maria Amanda is excited to bring a fresh perspective to marketing for cultural nonprofits. Drawing from her academic background and personal experience as a Gen Zer, she is particularly interested in finding meaningful ways to engage emerging audiences.

 

Maria Amanda was one of three international scholars selected for Indiana University’s prestigious Wells Scholar Program—one of the nation's top full-cost-of-attendance scholarships. She has gained professional experience in PR through internships at agencies in Bloomington, Indiana, and Los Angeles, California, where she researched advertising placements, created media kits, and edited content for social media. During her time at the Indiana Daily Student newspaper, she played a key role in leading advertising campaigns, two of which were nominated for Student Press Advertising Awards.

 

In addition to her work in marketing and PR, Maria Amanda has a passion for baking. On weekends, she enjoys experimenting with new recipes influenced by her travels. Her most recent source of inspiration: Prague. Originally from Nicaragua, Maria Amanda now resides in Indiana.