Maria was born in North Carolina and raised in Michigan with her eleven siblings. There she was blessed to be part of an amazing prayer group where her love for God, her faith in mankind grew. She has a background in medicine, bookkeeping, and as a track coach. She enjoys raising her seven children, music, reading, hiking, backpacking, gardening and canning. She recently moved to Lander where she is continuing her education and loving her time here at Wyoming Catholic College.