Maria Chavez is an independent consultant supporting Hopper Consulting, bringing deep expertise in small business operations, federal contracting compliance, and program management to her engagements. As President and Director of Operations of Adaptive Concepts, Inc., an 8(a) and SWaM-certified firm, she combines entrepreneurial leadership with a rigorous understanding of the federal procurement landscape.

Maria’s consulting work centers on market intelligence and professional development curriculum design. She has contributed to the development of e-learning courses and training programs serving federal clients, with a focus on procurement and supply chain management professional development. Her approach to curriculum development is grounded in stakeholder collaboration, iterative feedback, and a commitment to measurable learner outcomes.
Her market research experience draws on strong qualitative skills and multilingual capability to produce nuanced, open-source intelligence products that help clients understand complex landscapes and make informed decisions.

Prior to her current role, Maria worked at the University of Chicago. Maria holds a B.A. in Russian and Eastern European Studies from the University of Virginia, and lives in Leesburg, Virginia, with her cat Theodore.