Maria joined the Skill and Ability team as an Inclusion Specialist in June 2025. Maria attended Eastern Michigan University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English Education. Prior to Skill and Ability, she spent several years in the classroom as a teacher. 

Maria is passionate about connecting with people, and her work is driven by her deep appreciation for the unique strengths each person possesses. Drawing from her personal experience with neurodiversity, Maria is committed to empathetically supporting others to achieve their goals and help them build confidence. She empowers clients to recognize their strengths, and collaborates with them to develop personalized strategies for success. 

Most of Maria’s free time is spent working on crochet projects, reading, listening to musicals, or birdwatching with her cat. She also enjoys participating Ann Arbor Rec and Ed classes with her family and friends, and takes as many opportunities as she can to learn and explore new interests.