Maria has over 30 years’ experience in clinical laboratory science, technical, and managerial roles in major teaching hospitals and large-scale independent laboratories. She is accredited by the state of Florida in all major areas with supervisor license, and nationally certified (AAB). She has extensive experience in coaching and training staff, both students and medical professionals. Maria provides expertise in starting brand new clinical laboratories and opening new facilities (example, built a toxicology with a full high complexity laboratory). She is most recognized for saving laboratories, by brining them to regulating agencies standards (JCAHO, COLA, CLIA, CAP).