Maria is a commercial real estate professional with over three decades of experience contributing to impactful developments across the Southeastern U.S. Her industry expertise, institutional knowledge, strategic insight, and extensive network—paired with a keen interest in connecting people and ideas across disciplines—make her a trusted and valued resource for clients, colleagues, and the community. As Director of Commercial Real Estate at Weissman PC, she works with domestic and international owners, developers, and builders on land acquisition, adaptive reuse, mixed-use, and master-planned development projects, while also leading the firm’s dynamic commercial real estate practice. A recognized ULI Changemaker and real estate investor, Maria has served in various board and leadership roles with ULI Atlanta, CREW Atlanta, REGA, GAHBA, Neighborhood Nexus, Council for Quality Growth, Centennial Place Foundation, along with the Marietta Street Artery, advocating for thoughtful land use and design in her historic downtown Atlanta community. Maria holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.