Maria Antonia Oanes

Highly skilled and dependable Executive Associate with extensive experience providing top-tier support to C-level executives. Currently supporting the COO, Co-CEO and executive leadership team at The Palladium Group, ensuring seamless operations, strategic scheduling, and high-level administrative efficiency.

With over two decades of expertise in executive assistance, including 19 years of experience in the U.S. federal government and additional time in the non-profit sector, I bring a strong background in executive coordination and complex schedule management. I am adept at streamlining processes, fostering executive-level efficiency and maintaining discretion in high-stakes environments. I thrive in dynamic settings, excel at anticipating leadership needs, and am passionate about creating seamless operational support that empowers executives to focus on strategic goals.

Beyond my corporate experience, I am also a part-time painting instructor, bringing a creative and innovative approach to problem-solving, team collaboration, and workplace dynamics.

Experienced executive support professional currently serving as an Executive Associate at the Palladium Group since September 2022, and provide high-level administrative support to the COO, co-CEO and other senior executives.  Prior to this, I spent 19 years at USAID as an Administrative Assistant, where I supported the Mission Director and program offices, gaining deep experience in international development and government operations.  Worked as an Executive Assistant to the CFO at Oceana for four years and contributed to the organization’s mission through efficient and proactive executive-level support.

Graduate of Bachelor of Mass Communications at the University of the City of Manila, Philippines.