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Maria Echaveste
Director/Board Member at
CADIZ INC.
Net worth: 193 380 $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Maria Echaveste is President & Chief Executive Officer at The Opportunity Institute.
Ms. Echaveste is Independent Director at Cadiz, Inc. since 2019.
Ms. Echaveste is Director at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, MK Level Playing Field Institute, Ucsf Benioff Childrens Hospitals Foundation, The Summer Math & Science Honors Academy, and Mi Familia Vota.
Former roles include Director at California HealthCare Foundation, Independent Director at International Battery Metals Ltd. from 2022 to 2023, Director at Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Inc., and Deputy Chief of Staff at The White House.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Stanford University and graduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CADIZ INC. 0.05% | 22/04/2026 | 39,627 ( 0.05% ) | 193 380 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Maria Echaveste active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CADIZ INC. | Director/Board Member | 10/07/2019 |
The Opportunity Institute
 The Opportunity Institute The Opportunity Institute is an American company. 'The company is based in Berkeley. The CEO of the company is Maria Echaveste. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
MK Level Playing Field Institute
 MK Level Playing Field Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides STEM education programs | Director/Board Member | - |
Ucsf Benioff Childrens Hospitals Foundation
 Ucsf Benioff Childrens Hospitals Foundation Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates hospitals | Director/Board Member | - |
Mi Familia Vota | Director/Board Member | - |
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
 UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides healthcare services to childrens | Director/Board Member | - |
The Summer Math & Science Honors Academy
 The Summer Math & Science Honors Academy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides science, technology, engineering and math education services | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Maria Echaveste
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL BATTERY METALS LTD. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2023 |
The White House
 The White House General GovernmentGovernment Government authority | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Maria Echaveste
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
37
1st degree connections
13
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
Cadiz, Inc.
 Cadiz, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a land and water resource development company | Finance |
California HealthCare Foundation
 California HealthCare Foundation Investment ManagersFinance California HealthCare Foundation invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on sectors such as health care services and information technology services. It provides equity and debt financing for growth and buyout transactions. | Finance |
International Battery Metals Ltd.
 International Battery Metals Ltd. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Mines for tin, lithium, and other minerals | Process Industries |
Stanford University
 Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of California, Berkeley
 University of California, Berkeley Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides healthcare services to childrens | Health Services |
Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Inc.
 Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Engages in reducing the prevalence of childhood obesity | Health Services |
The White House
The White House General GovernmentGovernment Government authority | Government |
MK Level Playing Field Institute
MK Level Playing Field Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides STEM education programs | Commercial Services |
Ucsf Benioff Childrens Hospitals Foundation
Ucsf Benioff Childrens Hospitals Foundation Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates hospitals | Health Services |
The Opportunity Institute
The Opportunity Institute The Opportunity Institute is an American company. 'The company is based in Berkeley. The CEO of the company is Maria Echaveste. | |
The Summer Math & Science Honors Academy
The Summer Math & Science Honors Academy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides science, technology, engineering and math education services | Commercial Services |
Mi Familia Vota |
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