Maria Kadison
Maria Kadison is the President and CEO of EdwardsCo., a strategic communications company focused exclusively on educational and education-related non-profits, including prestigious institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Massachusetts General Hospital. She has held this position since March 2012, leveraging her extensive background in marketing and strategic communications to support senior leadership in higher education and independent schools.
Prior to her role at EdwardsCo., Maria was the Principal at Market Capture, LLC, where she provided management consulting services to various sectors, including higher education, from January 2004 to September 2012. She also served as the Vice President of Marketing at Simmons College from November 2001 to August 2005, where her leadership contributed to a significant increase in enrollment and the development of a new brand identity for the institution.
Maria’s earlier career includes senior roles at Homeportfolio.com, Forrester Research, and Robinson, Lake, Sawyer, and Miller, where she honed her expertise in market research, brand development, and strategic positioning. She holds two degrees from Yale and a BA in economics from Emory University. Maria is actively involved in her community, serving as the Advancement Chair for BSA Troop 1 in Sherborn and chairing Sherborn’s Capital Budget Committee.
Title: President & CEO
Organization: EdwardsCo
