Background
Maria, Valerie Theresa Di was born on April 5, 1957 in Bronx, New York, United States. Daughter of Victor Joseph and Vivian Roslyn Di Maria.
Maria, Valerie Theresa Di was born on April 5, 1957 in Bronx, New York, United States. Daughter of Victor Joseph and Vivian Roslyn Di Maria.
Bachelor in Journalism, New York University, 1978.
Assistant director United States Division, Sidonie S. Ltd., New York City, 1978-1979; accountant supervisor, The Rowland Company. New York City, 1979-1982; accountant supervisor, Ketchum Public Rels., New York City, 1982-1983; public relations director, Charles of the Ritz Group Ltd., New York City, 1983-1984; senior vice president, Porter/Novelli Public Rels., New York City, 1984-1989; managing director, General Communication Incorporation Group, New York City, since 1989; now president, General Communication Incorporation Group, New York City, 1996.
Member of Advertising Women of New York, Women in Communications, Women Executives in Public Relations (board directors), American Film Institute, Public Relations Society of America (Silver Anvil award 1986), Women's Sports Fund, The Fashion Group, Phi Beta Kappa.