Water Park Expert, Drowning Expert, Swimming Pool Air Quality and Diseases, Diving Injuries Expert

Maria has been professionally involved in sports and recreation for more than 30 years. She has operated aquatic facilities and fitness centers, and coached a variety of sports including swimming and softball. Maria is an expert in sports facility risk management; child supervision; staff development and training; and sports facility equipment operation.

In addition to her forensic consulting, Maria owns and operates companies that offer swimming instruction and exercise programs to children and adults, and aquatic consulting services to colleges/universities, municipalities, school districts, general contractors, and the hotel/motel industry. She is a Lifeguard Instructor, a Certified Pool Operator Instructor, and one of only four Master Aquatic Facility Operator Instructor Trainers in the world.

Maria is also a certified Amusement Ride Inspector and a Certified Playground Safety Inspector. She participates in standards writing committees and serves on the Board of Directors for Professional Pool Operators of America.