With over four decades of leadership across politics, government, and the private sector, Maria Cino has consistently broken ground in political consulting. From engineering Republican victories in the historic 1994 midterms to leading the 2008 Republican National Convention, she has demonstrated unmatched strategic acumen and organizational excellence. Maria served as Deputy Chairman of the Republican National Committee, National Political Director for Bush’s 2000 campaign, and Executive Director of the NRCC. Her federal service includes two Senate-confirmed roles: Deputy Secretary of Transportation, where she managed a $61 billion budget, and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service, overseeing global trade promotion. After government, Maria led federal affairs for three Fortune 500 companies and was repeatedly named one of Washington’s top corporate lobbyists by The Hill. A champion for mentorship and coalition building, she continues to influence political strategy and leadership development at the highest levels.