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VUE | Early Spring 2025

The Digest | New Jersey Magazine

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F R O M M E D I C A L R E P TO C H A N G E M A K E R Maria's journey began right out of college when she landed a role as a medical device hardware representative for Arthrex. is position gave her an inside look at the intricate operations of hospitals in New York. But amidst the precision and care in the operating rooms, Maria noticed something troubling: the sheer volume of waste being generated. "Items that were perfectly usable were being discarded," Maria recalls. "I started taking these items home and before long, I realized this was a problem I wanted to solve." Her entrepreneurial spirit, influenced by her father's drive to create and lead, further solidified her vision. Encouraged by friends and family who admired her innovative idea, Maria took a leap of faith, transforming her passion into a tangible solution: RepSource. M A R I A B I O M O S T I N F L U E N T I A L W O M E N I N B U S I N E S S B Y J O R D A N F I S K WHEN MARIA FOUNDED REPSOURCE, SHE SET OUT TO TACKLE ONE OF HEALTHCARE'S MOST OVERLOOKED PROBLEMS: WASTE. WHAT BEGAN AS A REALIZATION DURING HER TIME AS A MEDICAL DEVICE HARDWARE REP QUICKLY TURNED INTO A MISSION TO REVOLUTIONIZE SUSTAINABILITY IN OPERATING ROOMS. WITH A PIONEERING 360 - DEGREE RECYCLING APPROACH AND A DEEP PASSION FOR CHANGE, MARIA IS NOT ONLY LEADING THE CHARGE FOR A GREENER HEALTHCARE SYSTEM BUT ALSO PAVING THE WAY FO R OT H E R E N T R E P R E N E U R S TO DREAM BIG AND ACT BOLDLY. VUE ON | MARIA BIO

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