Maria Ruhlman

Opportunity Education, Product Designer Maria Ruhlman is a Denver-based Product Designer with experience across nonprofit education, fitness technology, and public health. Guided by a holistic, intuitive approach, she transforms complex challenges into thoughtful tools that promote accessibility, autonomy, and wellbeing. At Opportunity Education, Maria designs products that help teachers create meaningful learning environments where students build confidence, take ownership of their path, and grow as lifelong learners. She believes learning is not limited to the classroom — it is an ongoing, evolving process that shapes how we engage with our work, communities, and future. Maria’s career has been shaped by resilience. After navigating multiple layoffs early on, she treated each transition as an opportunity to grow, refine her craft, and pursue work aligned with her values. Known for her attention to detail, collaborative energy, and human-centered mindset, she is energized by the people she designs with and for — and driven by the belief that thoughtful design can spark lasting change in how we learn, teach, and live.