Maria Hall is a Business Development Officer with the LiftFund, the largest micro-lender in the United States. In this capacity, she serves as a resource for small business owners by providing business advising services and guiding them through LiftFund’s lending programs and development services. She works closely
with key referral partners and community organizations to provide financial educational business support and identify business clients lending needs.
A business veteran with more than 30 years’ experience, Maria has extensive experience in economic development focusing on small business development and finance. Prior to joining the LiftFund, she served as a business advisor at the UH SBDC where her areas of expertise were strategic planning, sales, financial analysis, and leadership management.
She has started two businesses, including an insurance agency, and has worked as a consultant, business coach, trainer, and a chamber executive. A graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing, she is a Professional Path Certified Coach, Licensed Trainer, National Training Team Member, and a Certified Startup Expert-Top 6 Business Coach. Maria lives in Euless, Texas with her husband Michael and puppy, Coco. She is a proud Abuela to Madeline, enjoys reading business books, yoga, and everything beach.
