Maria-Nicole Ikonomou

Maria Ikonomou is the Global Director of Enterprise PR & Communications at Coursera, overseeing communications for the Business, Government, and Campus sectors since August 2020. Maria shapes narratives around equal access to opportunities within the digital and AI economy, focusing on CEO thought leadership and corporate communications. Prior roles at Coursera include Senior Global Communications Manager and Global Communications Manager for Governments & Higher Education. As a Public Relations Manager at LaunchSquad, Maria managed communications for marketplace technology clients and led teams through significant transition during the COVID-19 pandemic. In earlier experiences, Maria served as the Program Lead at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where new processes implemented for event management significantly improved efficiency. Maria holds a B.A. with Highest Honors in Literature and a Minor in Education from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Additionally, Maria is an illustrator, showcasing work through a personal website.