She wrote a chapter on financial empowerment in “The Better Business Book, Volume 2.” She is currently writing a tax help book for businesses that revolve around real-life situations. Mari has received a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Accounting and received Humanitarian of The Year award from TAMIU for her efforts to educate students on the political process. She is currently the President of Georgetown Art Works, Treasurer for FLYTE and a CASA volunteer.