About Maria
Maria Ochoa Vazquez is a seasoned facilitator, spirituality educator, and retreat director.
Don’t forget artist & creative.
¡Hola! Thank you for visiting me here.
My name is Maria Ochoa Vazquez, and I am grateful for your curiosity to learn more about me and my practice. I am a facilitator, contemplative spirituality practitioner/educator, and retreat director. I am also a visual artist, creative, and gardener. By day, I serve as Program Manager for the Ignatian Spirituality Center in Seattle. Beyond that work, I offer floral design services, workshops, retreats, and other creative experiences that connect people to themselves, community, nature, and beauty.
A little about me:
I am a bi-cultural, bi-lingual Mexican immigrant, wife and mother to a neuro-spicy family. My pronouns are she/her/ella.
I have 20 years of facilitating and partnering with individuals, small groups, organizations, and communities in transformational work.
I have a Bachelors degree in Art from Gonzaga University and Masters degree in Transforming Spirituality from Seattle University.
My work specializes in facilitating retreats, providing spiritual direction, and designing immersive programs focusing on the intersection of contemplative spiritual practice and leadership development. I have facilitated programs and retreats in the U.S. and Latin America.
As a visual artist and floral designer, I use expressive arts as a means to engage and empower people to be more creative, and help them to integrate their personal story in order to bring about self-awareness, healing and transformation.
I support individuals and small groups in developing their personal and professional capacity in order to live with purpose and lead with heart.
My experience spans across sectors including higher education, non-profit, social services, arts, ministry, and entrepreneurship.
I love learning languages, exploring nature, drinking tea, making puzzles, using several artistic mediums, gardening, and discovering music. Making beautiful spaces, dancing, and sharing good food are high up there as well!
