Okay, let’s tackle this. So Maria has a broad range of skills, including event management, trade shows, and marketing strategy. She’s based in Pasadena, California, which is a hub for the entertainment and tourism industries. Event professionals with her skillset and experience can command rates in the $50–$100 per hour range. However, considering her expertise in marketing strategy, I’ll estimate her rate on the higher end of that range, around $75 per hour.