Education
University of Michigan
Bachelor's degree, Cultural Anthropology -Work Experience
Brazer Communications
Current
Brazer Communications
San Francisco Partnership
1995-01-01 - 2001-01-01
San Francisco Partnership
Edelman
1987-01-01 - 1995-01-01
Edelman
KPIX
1985-01-01 - 1986-01-01
KPIX
Skills
Summary
Mara is a strategic advisor and corporate board member with over 30 years of helping start-ups to Fortune 100 companies scale for growth and drive impact through digital marketing, branding, positioning and product promotion. She has partnered with over 200 CEOs and their executive teams in crisis and reputation management, M&A, regulatory and litigation issues, media training, digital transformation and growth strategy. A stakeholder engagement and brand strategy expert, Mara catalyzes effective market solutions, catapults growth and positions businesses for future success. Experience includes such industries as consumer products, technology, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality, professional services (law firms, VCs, architectural firms, etc.), food, beverages, entertainment, real estate and financial services, among others. Mara has served on several advisory boards, including Wells Fargo Bank, on the board of directors of Golden Gate Bank and as a member of the marketing committee for publicly traded Greater Bay Bancorp and on the board of the California Life Sciences Institute. She currently serves on the board of advisors for Trelliswork. Mara also coaches members of Athena Alliance on reputation and visibility as they seek positions on corporate boards.