Maria Sandoval is the Office Manager for Phoenix Energy’s California location, bringing 17 years of experience across administration, recruiting, real estate, and operations. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies and also holds a Real Estate License and Certified Notary Public credential.
Maria has served in a variety of impactful roles, including Executive Assistant and Office Manager for a veterans-focused consulting firm, freelance real estate professional, and Corporate Recruiter/Executive Assistant for major companies like HULU, JetSuite, Kyocera, and Statco/DSI. One of her most notable achievements was leading the recruitment effort for HULU’s headquarters transition from Santa Monica to San Antonio—successfully hiring nearly 400 employees across three projects.
Known for her strengths in decision-making, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence, Maria thrives in roles where she can offer dependable support to her team. She takes pride in being someone others can rely on and is passionate about driving organizational efficiency and collaboration.
Originally from Austin, TX, Maria comes from a bilingual Spanish-speaking household. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, staying active outdoors, connecting with nature, and exploring her passion for law. At Phoenix Energy, she is committed to contributing her leadership, experience, and drive to help the company grow—and looks forward to expanding her impact as the organization continues to evolve.