Maria Rosario embodies the American dream—a proud immigrant from a humble village in Peru who, through relentless hard work and unwavering determination, built a better life for her family. Overcoming countless obstacles, she laid the foundation for her children’s success, with one serving as Fire Lieutenant of Dover, New Jersey Fire Department, and another excelling as a Senior Engineer for L’Oréal. Her story reflects the values of perseverance, sacrifice, and courage that she now seeks to bring to public service—fighting for opportunity, strong families, and a future where every hard-working individual has the chance to thrive.

Who is she?

• Living testament of helping everyone

• Community volunteer for over 20 years

• Former Dover Board of Education Member

• Kiwanis Club Member

• Volunteer of the Dover Business Development Group