Maria Lourdes A. de Vera

A prolific and award winning author, Maria was an ICU Nurse and Psychologist. A Nursing Clinical Instructor, handled Nursing Research as her field of expertise and Management. Accomplished two decades of experience as educator with a demonstrated history of mentoring preschool to graduate school. An engaging and funny speaker, has been a frequent guest lecturer in colleges and universities within the National Capital Region with several invitations in Europe, the Middle east and china.

Be passionate about the things that you like. Do the things that you love, She wrote 18 books for medical surgical nursing before completing her Masters Degree at the age of 22. Her writing skill demonstrates a meticulous and methodical expression. An accomplished writer at the age of 24, She established her niche writing articles about children, childhood development and the family. Her advocacy is to raise the awareness of the well being of abandoned, neglected and abused children through her published written articles and research. Her contribution has been acclaimed by international journals worldwide. She is a Licensed Professional Teacher promoting Restorative Education to facilitate the holistic development of the child. A member of the Rotary Club International, Mental Wellness Society Global Community, she enjoys participating in social service.

A seasoned artist joined several Art exhibits and performed in several concerts. She supports the significance of creative art as an effective approach to imaginative thinking, problem solving and positive channelling of behaviour and skills. Art is a vehicle for expression and an essential tool for healing. She has mentored and sponsored music students.

In August 2021, She was recognized for her inspirational leadership abilities and philanthropic services promoting human rights, peace and harmony globally by the International Human Rights Council, India for 2021. Maria is a consistent awardee for social commitment since grade school. Recently awarded as top 57 most influential Filipino woman and Filipino to follow on LinkedIn for 2021 and remains among the most influential Filipinos in 2025. Maria is one of the 2015 Ten outstanding teachers in their field of expertise selected by ( UST, Network of Outstanding teachers NOTED, Metrobank Foundation ) UST College of Education, University of Sto. Tomas. Espana, Metro Manila, Philippines. Her writing style and content was awarded the 2015 the prestigious Best Book Award for the Youth and Child given by the Cardinal Sin Catholic Books Awards recognized by The Asian Catholic Communicators, Inc. in collaboration with the Catholic Mass Media Awards.