Shivani Maria

About Shivani Maria

Hi! I’m Shivani Maria, a UC Irvine Business Economics recent graduate passionate about people-centered work across marketing, HR, product development, and social impact.My experience spans marketing, product research, cross-functional project work, and community advocacy. I thrive in collaborative, mission-driven environments where communication, inclusion, and thoughtful problem-solving matter.As a Lime Connect Fellow and founder of Fighting Blindness, I’ve led initiatives that expand accessibility and support diverse communities. At RainyDayPal, I contributed to product development for a “Spotify for Insurance” model, helping create customizable insurance + savings solutions for today’s workforce.I’m seeking roles in marketing, HR/people operations, business operations, or early-career product roles.Let’s connect — I’m always open to meeting new people and exploring opportunities! s••••••@uci.edu | LinkedIn messaging always welcome

Experience

1. Associate Product Manager

   Rainydaypal

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Conducted research on insurance products, providers, and consumer behavior to support RainyDayPal’s mission of delivering customizable, playlist-style coverage options to mass-market consumers• Managed billing and administrative setup for 10 new client implementations, ensuring 100% accurate configuration and streamlined onboarding• Created polished proposal decks and marketing materials used in leadership reviews and delivered to employee groups of effectively communicating RainyDayPal’s “Spotify for Insurance” value proposition.• Mapped participant demographics to adoption scenarios, strengthening RainyDayPal’s data-driven approach to product design and employer engagement• Aided in development of new product features by synthesizing research from 5+ providers and user segments, enabling more flexible and scalable coverage configurations

Education

• UC Irvine School of Social Sciences

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Economics