Maria Figueroa began her career with All Hands Ecology in December of 2005. She has been caring for the inside of the buildings at the Bouverie Preserve ever since then. She uses her master cleaning skills to care for the Fire Forward Goose Pen as well. Maria loves to exercise, and she runs at least 13 miles twice a week. She especially enjoys participating in marathons and has finished in 1st place on several occasions. Her family is most important to her, and she loves helping to care for her four grandchildren.