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Isabella Laurel

xFoundry - Head of Marketing and Communications

Isabella earned her degree in Graphic Design from the University of Maryland in 2018, followed by an MBA in Marketing and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management. During her undergraduate tenure, Isabella not only competed as a high jumper on the Track & Field team but also interned in the university athletics marketing department for all four years.

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With over 5 years of experience in higher education marketing and communications, Isabella returned to her alma mater, applying her expertise for the launch of xFoundry@UMD. In her current role, she orchestrates the strategic marketing and communications efforts, effectively engaging students, faculty, and the broader community in entrepreneurship opportunities and grand challenge competitions.

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Outside of work, Isabella is an avid traveler and photography enthusiast. You can probably find her unwinding at the piano or watching the latest movies and binge-worthy TV shows.

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