HI, MY NAME IS… Maria R. Brunner.
I’VE LIVED IN ARIZONA FOR 27 YEARS AND I LOVE IT BECAUSE… of the weather. I also love it because I’ve built a great career and relationship with my community here.
A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES… a morning walk with my 1-year-old goldendoodle Rory. I love my job with CUWest and the impact that we make on a daily basis in the community.
MY FAMILY IS… my rock. I am blessed with my son David and my husband Jeff.
ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT IS… family.
MY FAVORITE MOVIE I COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND WHY IS… “Pretty Woman.” It’s a romance and fantasy of a young woman that had it all, got lost in the world, and found her dream by not losing her hope in love.
WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I WANTED TO BE… a teacher, so I can teach my Spanish speaking community English.
THE SONG I WOULD SING AT KARAOKE NIGHT IS… “I Got You Babe.”
THE ONE PERSON WHO MOTIVATES ME IS… my son.
THE LAST THING THAT MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD WAS… my husband with his dry dad jokes.
THE PERFECT DAY IS… with my Rory, family, and friends
MY FAVORITE LOCAL NONPROFIT IS… Mujer Inc.
MY LIFE IS… blessed.
THE BEST GIFT I’VE EVER RECEIVED WAS… my son.
MY DREAM VACATION WOULD BE… Paris.
THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE I’VE EVER RECEIVED IS… have fun, love, and let it go.
