Maria Aglietti is the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications for the George R. Brown School of Engineering at Rice University. Before joining Rice, Maria served as a Senior Communications Officer at MIT, where she excelled in crafting and executing dynamic communication strategies. Her broad expertise includes spearheading innovative programs, developing compelling brand campaigns, refining social media tactics, and designing impactful graphics. She also brings proficiency in website design and development, database development, and optimizing operational processes and procedures. These efforts have played a pivotal role in driving engagement, growth, and visibility. Maria holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Arts and Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), with specializations in Management Information Systems, Computer Graphics, and Management Development.