Experience:

Maria C. Merino, has close to 20 years experience in business administration. She spent the early part of her career working for Kislak Bank and Barnett Bank in Miami Lakes Her role as mortgage specialist enabled her to nurture her two major skills of accounting and customer service. Wanting to be a stay home mom for her two children, Ms. Merino followed in her mother’s footsteps and became a piano teacher. Under the tutelage of her mother and The Miami Music Teachers Association, she quickly created a loyal following in the music committee that is still true to this day.

Community:

• Take Stock in Children Student Mentor at Miami Lakes Middle School.
• Life Teen & The Edge Catholic Youth Ministry helping middle & high school aged kids deal with
  pear pressures.
• Engaged Encounters providing couples pre-matrimony guidance.
• Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University Parish Coordinator.
• MOMS Ministry geared towards working mothers deal with day to day challenges of family life.

Education:

• Miami Dade Community College AA Degree in Business Administration.