Mari was born and raised in Hawaii and moved to Washington in 2016.  She is a wife and a mother to two boys.  She enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new places in Washington.  Mari dreams to work in the field of occupational therapy, where she can combine her passions of mind, movement, and children. 

She is passionate about raising emotionally intelligent, kind, and confident children

She is wildly happy when she is playing volleyball and when surrounded by family and friends

She feels most confident when she is designing and sewing clothes. 

She is terrified of snakes, small spaces, and not having enough time to do everything she wants to achieve

She never grows old of all things pertaining to birth and babies, and hearing the laughter and giggles of her boys

She is inspired by people who are authentic, transparent, and who are willing to share their stories and experiences

Education/Credentials/Certifications 

BA in Exercise Science, with heavy experience in athletic training