Hi, I’m Maria,

I’m a health coach and executive coach who helps people build clarity, confidence, and habits that support the life they want to live.

Our work together centers on you — how you want to feel, how you want to move through your days, and what kind of support will help you make changes that last. Whether you’re looking to lose some weight, lower your stress, build steadier routines, set clearer boundaries, or feel more energized and at ease, we can work together to create habits that fit your life.

I bring over three decades of experience supporting people through growth, change, and complexity. Over the first ten years of my career, I worked directly with children, adults, and families in mental health and social service settings — including residential care, psychiatric treatment programs, and community-based systems supporting families navigating significant challenges.

Much of my career has been spent at Cornell University, where I design and lead people-centered strategies focused on employee experience, career development, and long-term growth. I work closely with individuals and organizations to navigate transition, strengthen resilience, and build momentum through clarity and alignment.

That experience informs how I coach today. I work in a way that’s practical, encouraging, and focused on helping you move forward with confidence — with clear structure, supportive accountability, and room to adjust as life unfolds.

I hold a bachelor’s degree from Guilford College and a master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Cornell. I’m also trained as a certified executive coach through Assenter Coaching and a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. My work blends evidence-based strategy with whole-person health, always centered on your values, your energy, your priorities, and your pace.

If you’re looking for support that’s thoughtful and empowering — and that meets you where you are — I’d love to connect. We can start with a no-cost, 15-minute introductory conversation to see if working together feels like a good fit.