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Maria Pascoal is founder and owner of Minds Illustrated. She has 20 years of experience with communications consulting for engineering and scientific clients in the California water resources industry. She combines industry knowledge with technical and creative expertise to produce clear, effective communications for her clients, their st
Maria Pascoal is founder and owner of Minds Illustrated. She has 20 years of experience with communications consulting for engineering and scientific clients in the California water resources industry. She combines industry knowledge with technical and creative expertise to produce clear, effective communications for her clients, their stakeholders, and the public.
Maria’s background includes a B.F.A. in Graphic Design from University of the Pacific and a Technical Writing and Communication Certificate from U.C. Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Extension. She has produced hundreds of outreach materials such as brochures, guides, infographics, and presentations and has assisted with development of dozens of strategic documents such as Groundwater Sustainability Plans, Strategic Plans, Integrated Regional Water Management Plans, Communication and Engagement Plans, Executive Summaries, and Annual Reports.