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Anchor, Top 5 Market
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News, Sports, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle
NBC Producer | Writer | EP, LP | Digital Editor
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Social & Digital Media Goddess
English • Spanish
About Maria: THE Prime Time Authority®
Master of the Moment | Award-Winning Network Journalist | Global Voice of Influence
"Maria is a force of nature. She's a combination that's pretty hard to beat..." - Ron Stone, Legendary Anchor , TV Hall of Fame
A Career of "Firsts" and "Finests"
Maria grew up on camera as a teen news writer & news broadcaster in the nation's top 5 market. A true pioneer in the industry, Maria shattered glass ceilings as the first-ever Latina to host a major morning show in both English and Spanish markets. Her career is defined by a rare versatility, moving seamlessly between the anchor desk, the tech front, and the sidelines of the World Series. As a multi-award-winning network & NBC O&O journalist, her mantle holds prestigious State and National Press Awards, including honors from the Associated Press and SXSW, recognizing her excellence in digital innovation and breaking news coverage.
Live! "Category of One"
Maria sets trends. She was a multi-platform leader before there was a term for it. In addition to growing up on camera as a kid & then broadcaster, Maria also grew up anchoring morning show radio, becoming the first Latina in the SW and SE to host a morning show in English or Spanish language.
Maria was also the first to produce a Web documentary, Winds of Change, pioneering digital journalism at it's infancy.
She has been in the forefront of news, technology & all things digital for the last 20 years.
An all platform journalist before there was a term for it, Maria now also leads the next frontier, AI, and it's here.
"A new adventure begins, amazing friends. 2026 is going to blow your minds in ways not imagined. We will see advancements especially in technology never before seen in the history of mankind, mark my words. It has already begun..."
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THE Prime Time Authority® & Creator, The Anchor Affect®
Maria is also a high octane Keynote Speaker. Her READY FOR PRIME TIME method and ANCHOR EFFECT practical techniques are catalysts for immediate life-changing transformation and modern day alchemy.
"These are times of incredible transformation and accelerated discoveries. It's an honor to tell your stories, to uplift and inspire, it's what I've dedicated my life to since I was a 13 year old news kid being bullied in school for standing up for the underdog and the invisible. We're on this adventure together. Thank you for trusting me with your stories in the best and worst of times.
For bringing me into your lives - and hearts - I am profoundly grateful.
A new adventure begins.
Wake up with me and I promise you, your day will never look - or feel - so good!"
"Maria is a force of nature. She's a combination that's pretty hard to beat..."
- Ron Stone, Legendary Anchor , Television Hall of Fame
About Maria: THE Prime Time Authority®
Master of the Moment | Award-Winning Network Journalist | Global Voice of Influence
"Maria is a force of nature. She's a combination that's pretty hard to beat..." - Ron Stone, Legendary Anchor , TV Hall of Fame
A Career of "Firsts" and "Finests"
Maria grew up on camera as a teen news writer & news broadcaster in the nation's top 5 market. Maria shattered glass ceilings as the first-ever Latina in the SW & SE to host a major morning show in both English and Spanish markets. Her career is defined by a rare versatility, moving seamlessly between the anchor desk, the tech front, and the sidelines of the World Series. As a multi-award-winning network & NBC O&O journalist, her mantle holds State, Local and National Press Awards, including honors from the Associated Press, TAB and SXSW, recognizing her excellence in digital innovation and breaking news coverage.
Maria has spent years at the center of the world’s most critical narratives. From the front lines of history-making presidential elections to the eye of catastrophic hurricanes, Maria has been the trusted voice for millions, delivering truth with unwavering authority and profound compassion.
Live! "Category of One"
Maria sets trends. She was a multi-platform leader before there was a term for it.
Maria was the first to produce, direct and narrate a Web documentary, Winds of Change, pioneering digital journalism at it's infancy.
She has been in the forefront of news, technology & all things digital for over a decade.
An all platform journalist before there was a term for it, Maria now also leads the next frontier, AI, and it's here.
"Amazing friends, 2026 is going to blow your minds in ways not imagined. We will see advancements especially in technology never before seen in the history of mankind, mark my words. It has already begun."