Meet Mariana

Drawing on 17 years of experience in demanding professional environments, I've built a career that spans engineering foundations, strategic problem solving, and leadership positions at both Google and innovative startups. My unique blend of technical expertise and creative research practice allows me to translate complex challenges into clear paths forward, delivering transformative outcomes across diverse industries and organisational cultures.

Beyond my corporate experience, I hold an MA in Creative Writing and am a PhD candidate researching the crisis of care through the lenses of decolonial feminism and social reproduction theory in Latin America. My research examines how modern lifestyles, endless demands, and inadequate care systems damage our physical and emotional wellbeing. I also explore elements of successful care infrastructures, the power of community in driving meaningful change, and the systemic forces that prevent us from caring and connecting. I also investigate how fiction can inspire both personal and societal transformation, offering alternative visions of living that honour our bodies, relationships, and the planet that we live in.

As a coach, I create dedicated coaching spaces for individuals and teams to reflect, imagine, and challenge their perceived limits. Whether you’re navigating career transitions, seeking clarity, or looking to cultivate a more sustainable and fulfilling professional life, I bring a thoughtful, research-informed, and creative approach. Recognising the unique power of creativity, I also help professionals integrate creative practices into their lives, whether to enhance problem-solving, spark innovation, or bring a greater sense of meaning and expression into their work and lives.