Maggie Mariucci

Maggie Mariucci is the assistant vice president of University Relations at Florida Poly with an extensive background focused on public relations, public affairs, and development. She is responsible for the full spectrum of public relations management at the University, including communications initiatives, marketing functions, external relationships, economic development partnerships, governmental affairs, and large University-wide events such as commencement. She is a fifth-generation Polk County resident who is deeply invested in ensuring the region’s continued economic success.

Mariucci, who is well known for her civic leadership and development, is chair of the Central Florida Development Council and the Peace River Center Advisory Board. She has also served on the Lakeland Chamber Board of Directors and is a graduate of both Leadership Lakeland and Leadership Polk. In 2023, Florida Trend magazine named Mariucci among the people to know in Polk County.

Mariucci joined the brand-new Florida Polytechnic University in 2013 as director of external affairs. She also was director of government and community relations at the former USF Polytechnic. Additionally, she worked on Sen. Denise Grimsley’s successful 2012 campaign for the Florida Senate. Mariucci holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communication.