Mary Lei Nobleza, was a former coordinator and chairperson alongside with the esteemed consultant Industrial Designer Kenneth Cobonpue of De La Salle of Saint Benilde in 2012 to 2019. She is a staunch believer of innovations and the development of student and faculty training. She also helped in the curriculum development of the Industrial Design Program.

She earned her roots at the University of Santo Tomas major in Industrial Design and also a Masters Degree in Business Administration and Masters Degree in Fine Arts Major in Painting and Sculpture. 

Her experience in the Academe are from  University of Santo Tomas, Mapua Institute of Technology and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. She continues to work with manufacturing industries specializing in Gifts & Housewares, and Furniture Design. Her design works can be seen in both local and international markets. 

She is also a research advocate for education with published collaborative works in Design and Business.