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Staff Spotlight: María José Nácer

Rick Kronenwett • December 14, 2022

Staff Spotlight: María José Nácer

December 14, 2022

This week we ar e shining the spotlight on María José Nácer, an Event Manager in our Boston office!

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, María José has a wealth of global experience in the hospitality industry. In her spotlight below, she shares a favorite moment from her events career, the very exciting thing she is looking forward to in the new year, and more!

Staff Spotlights are the place to learn all about the careers, passions, and personalities of our amazing staff. You can find other Staff Spotlight interviews right here on our blog.

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