Maria has been involved with helping families who have children with special needs/special healthcare needs connect to information and resources for 14 years. She is currently a District Consultant for the Utah Parent Center and works with families in Alpine School District. She has also been involved with the Epilepsy Association of Utah, Medical Home Project, Utah Family Voices Family to Family Health and Information Network and the Family to Family Network. Maria has a daughter who has a seizure disorder and autism.