Maria is a graduate of EBI’s Nature-Connected Coaching program and a current EBI student mentor. Through her coaching practice, Wild Wisdom Coaching, Maria guides clients to seek Nature’s guidance as they tap into their unique wild wisdom to discern their next steps forward. Prior to pursuing her NCC certificate, Maria led a 10-year career in the international non-profit sector, first as founder of Into Your Hands-Africa, later as the Executive Director of AfricAid and Africa Network for Animal Welfare-USA. She has a Master’s in Non-Profit Management from Regis University. She is also a certified Spiritual Director and graduate of the Benedictine Spiritual Formation Program.