Maria is a volunteer with the Government Affairs Professionals, a nonprofit professional organization engaged in government relations in the public and private sectors in the New York metropolitan area. When she’s not exploring the outdoors, you can find her volunteering at Ridgebury Farms, a Connecticut nonprofit that offers equine therapy and lessons.

Maria resides in Carmel, New York. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her dog, hiking, running, and kayaking and is an avid reader.