Maria Diaz, ARNP, AGNP-BC, has joined Conviva Care Centers as a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in adult-gerontology. She earned her medical degree from the Medical Science University in Pinar del Rio, Cuba in July of 1997. In 2004 she moved to Miami and attended Florida International University (FIU), where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, graduating Summa Cum Laude in May of 2016. She continued to study at FIU and received her Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in adult-gerontology, in August of 2017. Prior to joining Conviva in 2023, Ms. Diaz worked at MMR Healthcare, where she started in November of 2017. She decided to join the healthcare profession because she has always had a passion for helping others and serving her community. She is a compassionate healthcare professional who prefers to put a strong emphasis on patient and family education throughout her practice. Her experiences and love for helping others has helped her to develop a philosophy of care of embracing a culture of caring for people, regardless of their age or circumstances. This care philosophy along with her passion and dedication to her patients make Ms. Diaz a perfect match for Conviva and Convivas patient-centered values. Outside of work, she loves to be with family and spends her free time enjoying moments with her husband, daughter, and sweet, chocolate Labrador, Duke.