Maria Dellaporte

Maria DellaPorte is a self-employed writer with a focus on poetry, novels, and memoir writing, having studied at The New School and Molloy College, with additional training in screenplay writing at Gotham. Prior to their writing career, Maria was a UPS Franchise Owner, managing human resources and operations from 2003 to 2008. Their extensive administrative experience includes senior roles in patent prosecution at Fish & Neave and Ostrolenk Faber LLP, as well as various secretarial positions in law firms specializing in trademarks and patent law. Maria took a significant hiatus from their professional career to raise a daughter, embracing the roles of mother, homemaker, and teacher. Maria’s diverse background showcases a blend of creative writing and substantial administrative expertise.