Mariela Spejh

Mariela Spejh has extensive experience in marketing, communications, and leadership roles. Currently, they serve as the Senior Director of Brand & Corporate Marketing at TelevisaUnivision, where they lead a multiplatform creative team and develops brand strategies. Prior to this, Mariela held the position of Sr. Communications & Culture Officer at Total from 2019 to 2021. Mariela also has experience as a District Director and Regional Executive Director at Acceleration Academies and Distinctive Schools, respectively. In addition, Mariela worked at Target as the Enterprise MC/Hispanic Market Manager and at Alief ISD as a Bilingual Teacher. Mariela started their career at Embassy of Venezuela and has also worked at Corporación Digitel and Movilnet.

Mariela Spejh completed their Bachelor's degree in Communications & Journalism from Universidad Central de Venezuela between 1994 and 1999. Mariela then pursued a Teacher degree in Education from the University of St. Thomas (TX) from 2002 to 2004. Later, from 2008 to 2009, they obtained a Master's degree in Educational Administration from Lamar University. In addition, they hold a certification as an Elementary Teacher specializing in EC-4 Generalist-Spanish, obtained in 2002.