Maria Belen Farias currently works as a communications specialist for the National Park Service's Water Resources Division. Maria has also interned as a public affairs specialist for Everglades and Dry Tortugas national parks. She holds a master’s degree in social media from the University of Florida, and a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Maria has previously worked as a photojournalist for the University of Florida and as a freelance photographer for the Gainesville Sun.