My name is Mariana. I’m a warm, upbeat, introspective person who enjoys cozying up with a stack of books and a mug of coffee as much as spending the day hiking in a forest or dining at a great restaurant with family and friends. My background is in academia, writing, and teaching, but I also enjoy practicing acoustic guitar, attending church and Bible study, and traveling. I’m an online tutor for college and high school students, and I also volunteer at a tree research lab. This summer I’ll be starting to section hike the Appalachian Trail!