Hometown: Donetsk Ukraine

Nickname: Masha

Before NVU-Johnson: Maria played Soccer, Lacrosse, Basketball, Softball, and Track for Essex Highschool While also particpating in both Snowboarding and Skiing.

Personal: Maria is majoring in Interdisciplinary studies here at NVU-J. 

                "This ability to conquer oneself is no doubt thw most precious of all things sports bestow" - Olga Korbut

Favorites: Movie- Sound of Music 

                 Food- Chicken Nuggets

                 Athlete- Natia Pantsulaia (Ukraine Soccer Player)

                 Person of Inspiration- Jennifer Coolidge