Manu leads the organization’s marketing, communications, public relations, and brand strategy efforts, overseeing initiatives that advance the organization’s mission and strategic priorities while elevating Montgomery County’s profile as a leading destination for business growth, innovation, and investment. Drawing on more than a decade of experience, she brings expertise in integrated marketing and communications strategies, campaign development, website strategy, digital marketing and advertising, stakeholder relations, and delivering measurable outcomes that align with organizational goals and objectives.

A lifelong learner, Manu holds an MBA, a Master of Science in Management with a specialization in Marketing, a Bachelor of Science in International Business, and several professional certificates in Digital Marketing and Artificial Intelligence. She is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish and is an active member of the American Marketing Association and the Marketing AI Institute.