Maria Osorio is the Chief Diversity Officer at the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) and has over 25 years in public service, from a drinking water scientist, policy writer, to a procurement specialist. Before returning to MOCS, Maria served as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and M/WBE Officer supporting Human Resources and Administrative Services for the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). She holds a BA in Environmental Science from Wesleyan University, an MS in Environmental Studies from Long Island University, an Executive MPA from Baruch College, and a Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion from Cornell University.