Building a Global Mindset with Maria Selva ‘18

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Maria Selva ’18 went from growing up in Mexico to leading global marketing campaigns for HBO Max. She shares how Pace helped shape her path—and offers advice for navigating a career in international marketing.

Maria Selva, 2018 graduate of Pace University's Lubin School of Business
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Maria Selva, 2018 graduate of Pace University's Lubin School of Business.

Maria Selva ’18, Senior Marketing Operations Manager at Upfluence and former Global Marketing Operations Manager at HBO Max, shares how her Pace education helped launch her global marketing career. In this episode, Maria walks us through her journey from growing up in Mexico to managing campaigns for Game of Thrones and The Last of Us. She reflects on the power of cultural connection, navigating imposter syndrome, and finding your voice in a global industry.

This episode was recorded on October 27, 2025.

Tune into the Lubin Link podcast to hear how guests went from go-getting Lubin students to successful entrepreneurs, social media mavens, directors, CEOs, and beyond. They offer their best tips to students and share how you can make the most out of your #LubinLife.

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