Maria Alfaro is a first-generation Salvadoran-American born and raised in Yonkers, New York. She is a passionate storyteller and a fearless mental health activist. Maria has combined her love for behavioral health, education and most importantly her lived experiences with mental health to form what is today, One Paso™. She is a motivational speaker and a published author. Maria holds a decade of experience in the healthcare field and has attained a bachelor’s in behavioral sciences and a master’s in organizational leadership. In all that she carries out, Maria stands tall on the shoulders of her courageous Salvadoran ancestors, who without, she would not be where she is today.