Maria Hess, Ed.D., Senior Director of Executive Communications, Wilmington University, New Castle, Delaware. Emmy Award-winning senior-level content strategist and communications professional with a demonstrated history of working in the media, corporate, nonprofit and higher education industries. Skilled in content development and leadership, writing, editing, journalism, media, public relations, documentaries, and television script writing. Strong communicator with a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) focused on Leadership and Innovation.