Maria Willett Jd

Maria Willett, JD, MA has extensive work experience in executive search, talent assessment, and leadership recruitment. Maria is currently working at Russell Reynolds Associates as a Research Director and Managing Lead for the Consumer and Customer Activation and Growth Practices. In this role, they provide advice and guidance to clients on customer-centric, go-to-market leadership roles in various industries. Maria has a particular focus on digital, e-commerce, and high-growth markets. Maria also leads and manages the Consumer Research team across the Americas.

Prior to their current position, Maria worked at Meta, where they led executive search and strategy for all tech functions. Maria supported executive searches for various departments within Meta, including Facebook Family of Apps, WhatsApp, Facebook Reality Labs, Oculus, Ready at Dawn, and Instagram.

Before Meta, Maria worked at Korn Ferry and Amazon, both in executive search and talent assessment roles. Maria also gained experience in leadership search and talent assessment at Genentech, where they assisted in scaling the company's leadership recruitment function.

Earlier in their career, Maria worked at Russell Reynolds Associates as a member of the Technology Sector and Board & CEO Advisory Practices. Maria specialized in advising clients on CEO and board search engagements, as well as executive roles across digital, product, marketing, e-commerce, and customer experience. Their expertise included developing strategies for high-growth consumer tech companies and consumer-facing businesses undergoing digital transformation.

Maria began their career as a Staff Attorney at Bay Area Legal Aid and as a Legal Intern at Legal Action Center.

Overall, Maria Willett brings a wealth of experience in executive search, talent assessment, and leadership recruitment across various industries, with a particular focus on digital and customer-centric roles.

Maria Willett, JD, MA holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, which they obtained from The Wright Institute from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, they earned a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the City University of New York School of Law, though the specific years of attendance are not provided. Maria also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with a focus on Social Thought and Political Economy, Women's Studies, and Spanish, though the exact years of completion are not stated.

In addition to their educational background, Maria has obtained various certifications. Maria completed DBT Foundational Training at Psychwire in May 2022. Maria also obtained the certification of Associate Marriage and Family Therapist from the Board of Behavioral Sciences in December 2021. Furthermore, Maria has a Yoga Teacher Certification (200 Hour) called "Lighting the Path Yoga" from Yoga Alliance, which they acquired in April 2014. Lastly, they are a member of the California Bar, having obtained their membership in the State Bar of California in May 2001.