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Maria Barrese, BBA

Maria Barrese

Business and Finance Coordinator
Biography

Maria Barrese is the Business and Finance Coordinator at ACE, specializing in financial and business support while working closely with ACE's Executive Director, Business and Operations Manager and staff as the primary planning resource for all client activities at ACE. Maria is known as the initial point of contact for all ACE inquiries from customers, visitors and Ontario Tech University representatives. 

In her role, Maria: 

  • Leads ACE tour coordination according to availability and requests. 
  • Manages administrative and financial requirements of ACE, abiding by Controlled Goods requirements and Ontario Tech University Guidelines. 
  • Supports ACE staff and clients with immediate needs, connecting with university representatives to bridge the gap. 

Her work plays an important role in maintaining the day-to-day operations at ACE, ensuring staff and clients are prepared, in the know and are supported operationally throughout their testing and research campaign. 

Prior to starting with ACE in 2013, Maria started at Ontario Tech University in 2010, with extensive previous experience in finance and administration.  

Maria holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree and a Certificate in Human Resources Management from York University.