Maria Cerceo Slade

Maria Cerceo Slade, BA, MHA, serves as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Professional Studies at Rowan University, teaching undergraduate courses in Healthcare Management and Administration. With significant experience in the healthcare sector, Maria held various leadership roles at Jefferson Health from 1999 to 2024, including Vice President of Regional Marketing & Communications, where responsibilities included overseeing marketing operations for multiple hospitals and advising senior leaders on communication strategies. Maria also contributed to the integration of communications post-merger with Aria Health and drove initiatives to enhance brand awareness across a substantial health system. Earlier career roles include Media Relations Representative at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Freelance Writer for Vitality Magazine. Maria earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from La Salle University and a Master’s degree in Health Administration from the University of Phoenix.