Our May event may be upon us, but before we get real we want you to meet our latest #CMugshot, Maria Alonso. This production coordinator for SXSW Interactive is a breakfast taco purist, so nothing but egg, potato, and cheese will do. If you happen upon Quickie Pickie on a free afternoon, you might find Maria enjoying beer and some great wi-fi. Make sure to ask her about the secret life of plants!

What’s the one thing you’ve been inspired by lately?

I’ve been inspired by the community of artist, builders, architects and community leaders that have come together to get make Austin an affordable city for everyone. 

What’s a big risk you’ve taken in your life that you are glad you did?

I quit my government job to join a group of creative and inspiring people at SXSW.

What’s one way you’d like to incorporate more risk into your life?

I’d like to be more willing to say what I’m really thinking or a regular basis. I shy away from confrontation and I think there is a lot of growth that can happen when you push people to think differently.

Connect with Maria!

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(Photo of Maria by Thomas Meredith)