Meet Maria
Maria's personal battle with COVID-19 and subsequent recovery has transformed her into a powerful voice for resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
Maria engages her audience with captivating storytelling, her incredible survival story, and touches of humor. While each speaking engagement is unique, attendees can expect to both laugh and feel the weight of her journey.
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Key Takeaways:
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The power of resilience in overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles
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Strategies for maintaining hope and mental strength during prolonged challenges
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The importance of patient advocacy and self-advocacy in healthcare settings
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Insights into the long-term effects of critical illness and strategies for recovery
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Topics Covered:
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Basics of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
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The power of relationship-centered care and how it helps in healing
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Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
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Drug withdrawal
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Vaccines and the importance of access and choice
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Advocating for yourself or your loved one in healthcare
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The impact on family from critical illness
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Long COVID
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Grief and gratitude
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Isolation
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Embracing change​​​
​Raw honesty. Unexpected humor. Unshakeable hope.
​Customization Options:
Maria can tailor her presentation to specific industries, including healthcare, mental health, and corporate wellness. She offers specialized versions of her talk for medical professionals, patients and families, and general audiences.
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Multimedia and Interactivity:
Maria's presentations include powerful visuals from her time in the hospital, as well as informative graphics explaining medical concepts. She also incorporates short video testimonials from her care team and family members.
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Q&A Session:
A 15-30 minute Q&A session is included with every keynote, allowing audience members to dive deeper into Maria's experience and insights.
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Virtual Options:
Maria offers a fully optimized virtual keynote experience, featuring high-quality audio/video and moderated chat Q&A.
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Audience Size:
Maria is comfortable addressing intimate groups of 50 to large auditoriums of 5,000+.
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Language Capabilities:
Keynotes available in English and Spanish.
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Cost:
Each proposal will take into account travel requirements, time allotted for session, and amount of customized content required. Reach out to discuss your event!​
Book Maria for Your Event
To inquire about Maria's availability or to request a custom proposal, please contact her at booking@mariaspeaks.com or fill out the form at www.mariaspeaks.com/booking.
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Coverage:
Johns Hopkins Medicine Patient Profile
(7 minutes)
Johns Hopkins Medicine Patient Profile
(3 minutes)
Post Acute COVID Team (PACT) Video
A Woman's Journey Keynote Address
October 29, 2022
WJLA DC Interview
May 17, 2021
