Maria Presley is currently the Director of Strategy, Research, and Learning at Zinc Network and also holds the position of Director of Business and Innovation, U.S. Maria's extensive career includes roles such as Senior Innovation Advisor at FHI 360, Capture Manager at Blumont, Inc., and Research Intern at Catholics for Choice. Maria's educational background includes a Masters in Service Design from Politecnico di Milano, a Design Thinking and Innovation Specialization from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and a Masters in Candler School of Theology from Emory University.