Maria VanKampen
Maria is our marketing director and an educator. She has extensive experience in Tourism Marketing and is passionate about play-based learning.
Maria is our marketing director and an educator. She has extensive experience in Tourism Marketing and is passionate about play-based learning.
In addition to spearheading marketing at QuestRead, Maria is a Learning Manager at Holland College in Prince Edward Island, Canada, teaching Tourism growth and marketing courses. Maria also has a degree in primary education, bringing a deep passion for child development and growth in young learners.
Before transitioning into education, Maria spent 13 years at WestJet in various roles, including Business Advisor, Facilitator for People and Culture, and as part of the Marketing and Sponsorship team. Maria contributed to high-profile initiatives, such as the iconic WestJet Christmas Miracle Campaign, and promoting the airline’s community presence through festivals and new route announcements.
Maria is a proud wife and mother of three. Maria enjoys staying active by coaching her children's sports and crafting playful, learning-based activities for them. A lover of good books and red wine, Maria also enjoys sharing travel content based on her own experiences and recommendations.