Maria grew up in Florissant and easily persuaded her husband to move there shortly after they were married.  They are the parents of four children, three living–all boys, ages 4, 3 & 1.

As one of four generations in her family currently living in Florissant, she is deeply committed to doing her part to ensure a positive future for Florissant.

Outside loving her husband and raising her children, Maria's interests are faith, volleyball, photography, graphic design, physics, creative writing and making people laugh.