Meet Maria Ashraf! She is our Volunteer of the Month for June 2024! Maria volunteers with both the email marketing and sponsorship teams.
Maria Ashraf earned her master’s and Ph.D. in Marketing/Business Administration from the Frank and Debbie Islam Management Center at Aligarh Muslim University in India. During her Ph.D. studies, she published several research papers in peer-reviewed journals and attended numerous conferences. She received scholarships and merit awards throughout her academic career and is currently serving as a reviewer for various journals.
After taking a break to start her family, Maria is eager to return to her professional career. She is currently working on expanding her skill sets and understanding the latest trends in marketing.
We sat down with her to learn more about her work and why she enjoys working with AMA Boston!
Questions:
Tell us about yourself!
I was born in India. In early 2019, I moved to another side of the globe and raised two kids. I really enjoyed the sunshine beaches and white sand in Miami. Apple and strawberry picking with the kids was my favorite thing while I was in New York. I love nature and dream of exploring all the national parks across the States.
Why are you involved with the AMA Boston / marketing community, and how is the AMA helping empower your career and growth?
AMA Boston has given me an opportunity to know and work with the marketing professionals who not only work in the industry but also in academics. Also, being part of AMA has been a dream since my Ph.D. days and volunteering for it has been a great learning experience with the people who are best at what they do.
AMA offers free training, webinars and workshops for its members which are informative and a great opportunity to expand one’s knowledge of what’s happening in the marketing world from industry leaders.
What are some of your goals for AMA Boston and where do you see yourself with the organization in the next year?
Right now, I work with the Email Marketing Team. I look forward to contributing towards other areas where I could utilize my skills more and learn something new.
What excites you about marketing/the marketing field?
The ever changing field of Marketing and getting to learn new things everyday excites me. Application of AI in marketing world is mind boggling and has special interest to me.
What is your favorite business that does marketing well?
I feel St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis is one of the companies whose marketing strategy inspires me the most. St. Jude leads the way to understand, treat and defeat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases across the United States and worldwide.
Congratulations again, Maria! Connect with her on LinkedIn!
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About the AMA Boston Volunteer of the Month:
The AMA Boston Volunteer of the Month Award is presented to a dedicated volunteer who is making exceptional contributions to the AMA Boston and marketing community. To highlight some of our outstanding volunteers in the organization, we are recognizing a volunteer from our team each month. We choose an impressive individual who is actively involved in AMA Boston, working to advance the field of marketing, and making a significant impact within the organization and marketing community.
About the American Marketing Association (AMA) Boston:
AMA Boston is the networking and educational hub for New England marketers. Our mission is to build a community of marketers who can share experiences, learn about the latest marketing trends, and build a powerful professional network. AMA Boston empowers its members with the knowledge and resources they need to be leaders in their careers and organizations.
Contact Info: Emilee Cocuzzo, President
Email: Emilee.Cocuzzo@amaboston.org
Additional Contact Info: James Sherer, VP of Volunteers
Email: James.Sherer@amaboston.org
Website: https://www.amaboston.org
AMA Boston Volunteers Contact Email: Volunteers@amaboston.org
