My Biography
Maria Campbell, MBA: Goal-Getter and Project Management Powerhouse
Maria Campbell, MBA, is not your average chef. With a passion for food, a commitment to education, and a flair for business, Maria has a remarkable 25+ years of experience in the food industry. As a respected chef, educator, and food business coach, she’s dedicated to helping food industry clients thrive.
Maria supports overwhelmed professionals as they reclaim their time and achieve their business goals. With a wealth of ideas and a flexible “get it done” approach, Maria drives revenue, delivers customized programming, and implements unique marketing strategies to continuously capture consumer interest and advocacy fostering a deeper emotional connection with a brand.
Her Specialties:
- Project and team management
- Design Thinking Strategy Workshops
- Rebranding opportunities
- Event planning management
Maria is the driving force behind Cooks Who Care (CWC), a non-profit committed to supporting mental health services for food service workers, which she co-founded with her husband Scott Campbell. Through fundraising and innovative initiatives like their filmed cookbook project, Maria has raised over $23K to make a real difference in the industry.
Maria’s Executive MBA in Food Marketing from Saint Joseph’s University equips her with the tools to integrate marketing research, experiential marketing ideas, and strategic partnerships for brands of all sizes. She’s an expert project manager, event planning specialist, and branding optimizer, ensuring small food businesses reach their full potential.
Outside of her consultancy, Imagine Impact, Maria is deeply involved in her community. She’s a former VP of Les Dames d’Escoffier’s Philly Chapter & an Adjunct Chef Instructor at Delaware County Community College. In 2021, Maria received the prestigious YETI Woman of Purpose Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the food industry. She also received a “Health Hero” recognition in the Spring 2024 edition of Edible Philly for her work with Cooks Who Care.
Driven by her dynamic energy and passion for community building, Maria is dedicated to making a lasting impact. Whether she’s volunteering, teaching, or guiding overwhelmed professionals to success, Maria’s commitment to excellence shines through in everything she does.