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Maria is a lifetime East Central Indiana resident and a graduate of Ball State University, where she studied English and Journalism. She has spent much of her career in education, and also served as a communications’ director and a business manager.
Maria and her husband, Charlie, are the proud parents of two grown sons and a daughter-in-law. Maria loves serving in church, spending time with family, working in her garden, listening to music, and visiting national parks.
In July of 2025, she joined First Choice for Women as their Executive Director. With over 30 years of service to the community, First Choice for Women exists to empower women and families through free, confidential services including pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting education, material assistance, and relational support. Maria feels blessed to be part of the First Choice team as they bring help and hope to those facing pregnancy and parenting challenges.