Marquis Who's Who Honors Marie Vlad for Expertise in Event Production & Experience Design

Marie Vlad has overseen the growth and establishment of Thursday's brand presence in Miami since 2024.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 7:03am

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Marie Vlad, MS, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who for her expertise in the event management and promotions industry. Since 2024, she has overseen the growth and establishment of Thursday's brand presence in Miami, being one of the founding cities to introduce the concept to the United States. Her responsibilities include marketing, planning bespoke experiences for gatherings, co-planning with business partners, and serving as the face of the brand in the region.

Why it matters

Marie Vlad's recognition by Marquis Who's Who highlights her significant contributions to the event production and experience design industry, particularly in helping to build a vibrant dating community around Thursday Dating in Miami. Her work has transformed perceptions about dating in the city and encouraged participants to try new experiences and meet interesting people.

The details

In her role as an Event Host and the Head of South Florida at Thursday, a dating company founded in the UK, Marie Vlad has hosted more than 150 events, reaching 6,000 unique individuals. She has collaborated with local businesses to host in-person events for singles, focusing on marketing, planning, and serving as the face of the brand in the region. Prior to her current role, Vlad held several positions at other technology companies, including Sana Commerce, Glia Technologies, and Rhino.

  • Since 2024, Vlad has overseen the growth and establishment of Thursday's brand presence in Miami.
  • From 2022 to 2025, Vlad was an Enterprise Customer Success Manager for North America at Sana Commerce.
  • From 2019 to 2022, Vlad held several positions at Glia Technologies Inc., a technology startup that achieved unicorn status during her tenure.
  • In 2017 after pivoting from a healthcare degree into the business & technology sector, Vlad launched her startup career with her first role as Regional Operations Manager at Stayawhile Inc., now Everyrealm Inc.

The players

Marie Vlad

An Event Host and the Head of South Florida at Thursday, a dating company founded in the UK. She has overseen the growth and establishment of Thursday's brand presence in Miami since 2024.

Thursday

A dating company founded initially in the United Kingdom that has expanded to the United States, including Miami as one of the founding cities.

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What they’re saying

“Even after reaching significant milestones in her career, Ms. Vlad chose to pursue new challenges out of passion.”

— Marie Vlad

What’s next

Marie Vlad aims to continue building on her achievements by further integrating her efforts into Miami's local culture while honoring its rich history through ongoing community engagement and leadership initiatives.

The takeaway

Marie Vlad's recognition by Marquis Who's Who and her work in building a vibrant dating community around Thursday Dating in Miami demonstrate the impact that passionate, mission-driven individuals can have in transforming perceptions and fostering meaningful connections within a local community.