Maria has been a resident of Bayfront Naples for over a decade.  She originally hails from England where she served as a lay magistrate and business advisor.  She became an American citizen in 2018.  Having served as a Condominium Association President, she played a crucial role in rewriting the Planned Development document for her neighborhood.  Maria currently serves on the Naples Code Enforcement Board.

Her responsibilities on the ONA board include monitoring proposed developments in the Redevelopment District (also known as the Design District), Naples Square, the Gulfshore Playhouse and adjacent parking garage, and the mixed use development at 10^th Street and 5^th Avenue South.  Maria’s dedication reflects her passion for enhancing the vitality and charm of Naples.