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Marta Self
Marta Self
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Marta Self

Regions Foundation

Washington, DC USA

"Having a plan and being ready for it to change is the key."

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Marta's work combines: Business, Non-Profit Organizations, and Helping People

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Day In The Life

Executive Director

I help build stronger communities by investing in people and the organizations that support them.

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Day In The Life Of An Executive Director Of A Bank Foundation

My Day to Day

I spend my days connecting people, nonprofits, and community partners to opportunities that create lasting impact. Along with my team, I evaluate grants, build relationships, and help organizations grow so they can strengthen the communities they serve. Every day is about making thoughtful decisions that help more people build better futures.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Food Engineering

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

  • Graduate Degree

    Industrial Engineering

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

  • Graduate Degree

    Business Administration and Management

    The Wharton School

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Life & Career Milestones

I've taken a lot of twists and turns

  • 1.

    Growing up in Brazil, I was encouraged to become either a doctor or an engineer—I chose engineering.

  • 2.

    I started my career as a factory engineer and line manager at Nabisco.

  • 3.

    While working full time, I earned my master's in industrial engineering, then moved into research and development.

  • 4.

    When the plant I helped launch was fully established, my team and I were let go—it was something I never expected coming from a family where you keep the same job your whole life.

  • 5.

    I decided to follow the lead of some of my friends into consulting—I ended up loving it and decided to pursue my MBA.

  • 6.

    When my husband's career brought us to Alabama, I embraced another new chapter and found an opportunity at Regions Bank.

  • 7.

    I moved through different roles within the bank, eventually landing in philanthropy, which gave me the chance to invest in people and communities.

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