About me
Maria Elena brings a powerful blend of management expertise and financial acumen, honed over years of leadership in both the private and nonprofit sectors. As a co-leader at Chora, she spearheads business development and fundraising strategies with precision and foresight. Before transitioning to the cultural sector, Maria Elena started her career at Lehman Brothers and McKinsey & Co., and later served as Head of Investor Relations for one of Latin America's largest corporations. She holds a BA in Economics from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Yale University. Her global experience and business acumen make her a driving force behind Chora’s success in delivering data-driven strategic insights to the cultural sector.
