Maria Protopopova

Maria Protopopova is an experienced events and community manager currently employed at Callaghan Innovation since October 2022, where Maria has held roles as both Events and Community Manager and Events and Sponsorship Manager. Previously, Maria worked at IDC Australia/New Zealand from August 2018 to July 2022 as a Senior Events Executive and Event Coordinator. Additionally, Maria coordinated events for New Zealand Global Women from January 2017 to May 2018 and held a front-of-house position at TAPAC The Auckland Performing Arts Centre from March 2016 to March 2017. Earlier experience includes serving as a Talent Buyer at Radio Record from January 2011 to August 2015 and a Specialist of Banking Products and Services at Citibank in late 2010. Maria holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Event Communications from Unitec and a Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Irkutsk State University.