Ecuador · Field research
Matapalo Research
How do the conditions under which tagua is harvested shape who benefits from its global trade?
Field interviews · Focus groups · Thematic analysis · Value-chain mapping
Explore Project Matapalo ResearchEcuador / Chicago
Maria Julia
Maya.
Business strategy, analytics
and technology
I’m a driven and curious professional studying Supply Chain Management and Information Systems and Analytics at Loyola University Chicago, with a minor in Business of Applied Artificial Intelligence. I’ve worked with shipping customers, analyzed transportation costs, helped a small business improve its workflow, and led student programs. I’m drawn to consulting and strategy because I like asking how things work, hearing what people need, and using evidence to find practical improvements.
$150K
Potential annual savings identified at Uber Freight
$5M+
In seasonal imports analyzed at Adidas
20+
Professional events led through student leadership
Selected work
From fieldwork to freight
Academic Consulting
Cardz for Kidz
How could a nonprofit organize donation records and make it easier to follow up with donors?
Stakeholder discovery · Systems analysis · Requirements and workflow design
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Uber Freight Transportation Analytics
Where could routing and carrier selection improve costs while maintaining service?
Spend analysis · Carrier KPIs · Routing and carrier selection
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A little more about me
My story spans Ecuador and Chicago, with a thread of nonprofit work, student leadership and mentoring alongside my professional experience.
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