Maria Alvarado
Hispanic Communications • Message development
Senior Vice President
Maria is a strategic communications advisor guiding clients in message development, strategic planning, and media engagement.
Maria has worked extensively in public service; as Press Secretary for the New York City Council and Speaker’s Office, she ran policy-focused communications strategies in the nation’s largest media market. Her work included coordinating the media planning and rollout for seven $50 billion+ budgets, major city rezonings, and groundbreaking legislation.
Prior to Mercury, Maria served as the Director of Public Affairs at one of the nation’s largest business districts and a leading public-private institution. In that role, she advanced messaging and branding, helping drive the global conversation on Lower Manhattan’s transformation.
A graduate of Wellesley College, Maria currently lives in Austin with her husband, daughter, and son.
Prior to Mercury, Maria served as the Director of Public Affairs at one of the nation’s largest business districts and a leading public-private institution. In that role, she advanced messaging and branding, helping drive the global conversation on Lower Manhattan’s transformation.
A graduate of Wellesley College, Maria currently lives in Austin with her husband, daughter, and son.
