Maria Pippidis has worked for the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension since 1992 as an educator in family and consumer sciences. She holds a Master’s Degree in Family Resources Management and Consumer Economics from Cornell University and a Bachelor’s Degree from UD in Consumer Economics. Maria provides research-based financial management educational programming (money management, health insurance, retirement planning, and consumer education) through community workshops, webinars, and professional training. She has trained and managed volunteers who support food and nutrition education and offers programming in food preservation and food safety. Maria has conducted National Issues Forums and offered programming in leadership, facilitation, and conflict resolution. She partners with numerous community organizations to implement impactful programs and serves on state, regional, and national extension committees. Maria is an Accredited Financial Counselor, Financial Fitness Coach, and Certified ServSafe instructor. You can hear Maria on the new 7-part podcast entitled "Mending Our Fences," which discusses the everyday challenges of life in agriculture and facing those challenges with hope, possibility, and resilience. (https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:1212558532/sounds.rss)