Maria has been in the creative field for almost two and a half decades. Whew! Clients and places with whom she’s worked include Booz Allen Hamilton, Department of Defense, Defense Technical Information Center, National Association of College and University Business Officers, Virginia Opera, American Library Association, The Health Journal, Newport News Tourism, City of Manassas, Virginia Health Services, The Local Scoop and City Center at Oyster Point (Newport News, Virginia). She is described by her peers as dependable. Her work for the Manassas 2022 Annual Report was recognized with a Graphic Design USA 2023 award.
Maria is home chef de cuisine & baker with her kitchen being her very happy and Zen place. Feeding family and friends and having them enjoy her food is how she shows love. She’s also a Star Wars and Marvel Comics movie junkie, loves romantasy books and period romance dramas like Bridgerton and Pride & Prejudice.