Maria Opatz

Maria Opatz is a Senior Director and Co-Lead of the Travel Practice at Praytell since March 2021, managing clients such as Destination Canada and Air New Zealand. Prior to this role, Maria served as a Director of Account Strategy at ICF Next from March 2017 to March 2021, working with notable clients including Danone-North America and HarperCollins Publishers. Maria's career in public relations began at Olson as a Senior Account Executive, where the firm transitioned to ICF Next during their tenure. Earlier experience includes roles at PadillaCRT, Strategic America, and as a Public Relations intern at Drake University and other organizations. Maria holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication with a focus on Public Relations and Advertising from Drake University.