Isabel Maria is a Dementia Resource Specialist and Educator at the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging, where she leads and has developed programs that bring practical, in‑home support and education to family caregivers, professional caregivers, and individuals living with dementia. Her bilingual (Spanish‑English) outreach and culturally responsive approach have made her a trusted guide for families across North Texas who are navigating the challenges of dementia care. 

She is also the Founder of DFW Dementia Care Professional, LLC since 2019, where she delivers dynamic, evidence‑based training rooted in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care® (PAC™). As a PAC Tier 2 Licensed Educator Isabel brings a rare blend of expertise, energy, and heart to every workshop. Her sessions are known for being engaging, eye‑opening, and even fun—combining sensory‑deprivation experiences, brain‑change education, and hands‑on skill‑building that caregivers can use immediately. Whether she’s training long‑term care teams, first responders, or family caregivers, Isabel makes complex brain science feel human, practical, and empowering. With over 300 Google Business reviews and a 4.9‑star rating, Isabel has earned a reputation for being both deeply knowledgeable and genuinely approachable.

In addition to her training and consulting work, Isabel serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Trinity Valley Community College, is contracted with UT Arlington and Visiting Angels Forth Worth and Southlake, teaching dementia care techniques to emerging healthcare professionals and family caregivers. She collaborates with organizations across the region, including the Alzheimer’s Association, and has contributed to conferences such as Esperanza Para Mañana and Healthy Lives Matter. Isabel holds multiple certifications—including PAC™ Certified Trainer and Consultant, Dementia Live Facilitator, and REACH Coach for Spanish‑speaking caregivers—and earned her Master of Arts in Diplomacy from Norwich University and her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of South Florida. 

No matter the audience, Isabel brings warmth, clarity, and a genuine passion for helping people feel more confident and connected in the world of dementia care.