Maria A. Padova joined Bauer Publishing in February 2008 as the publisher of Life&Style Weekly. Most recently Maria served as Advertising Director of Us Weekly magazine and UsMagazine.com where she was responsible for developing multi-media programs, managing the national and international sales operation and directing sales strategies. Prior to her tenure at Us Weekly, Ms. Padova served in senior level sales management positions at Hearst, Conde Nast and Primedia including Associate Publisher of Town & Country, VP Publisher, Spa Finder, Group Director Beauty & Fashion at Hearst Corp., Advertising Director of Modern Bride, and Director of Beauty Marketing for REDBOOK. Her wide breadth of sales experience, passion, enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of the celebrity weekly category make her a tremendous asset to the Bauer team. Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Maria is a graduate of the University of Richmond and resides in Manhattan. She is an advocate of children, serving on the Board of Children of Bellevue.