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.
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