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CareerFoundry Blog contributor Maria de la Riva
Maria de la Riva

Writer for The CareerFoundry Blog

Maria de la Riva is a UX/UI Designer and digital nomad. For the past four years, she's worked with online education startups like CareerFoundry, mentoring and writing curriculum content. Currently, she is Head of Product at Iguama Inc., a startup developing the technology loyalty programs need to help their users redeem points on online retailers. Maria is an avid diver and sailor.

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