Maria Ereni Dampman is an American writer who lives on a small farm in northern Virginia with her husband, Rich, and far too many rescued critters. 

A graduate of West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Communication Studies and Journalism, she's lost count of how many newspapers, magazines, websites and blogs she has written for over the years. She's also an award-winning speechwriter and orator with examples of her winning works featured in collegiate textbooks for the past two decades. 

One of Maria’s greatest passions is social justice and equality for all. She’s a staunch crusader of a woman’s right to autonomy over her own body, a supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement and the LGBTQIA+ community, and a vocal proponent of nationwide election reform.

Like her hero John Lewis, Maria believes that getting into “good trouble” is often necessary to achieve change. A believer in the power of peaceful protest and that a pen can be every bit as dangerous as a sword, she uses her words, both written and spoken, to bring attention to issues that create suffering for so many.

Writing the Daughters of the New American Revolution series is her contribution to the ongoing fight to make America a safe home for all people regardless of the color of their skin, how they choose to worship, or who they love.