Maria V. Palombi is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh studying Health Information Management. She has a 3.83 GPA and anticipates receiving her RHIA certification in March 2016. Her experience includes abstracting patient data at Allegheny General Health Network and internships at Monongahela Valley Hospital and Forbes Regional Hospital. She has also worked as a hostess at Pittsburgh International Airport and as a dietary aide at Ellwood City Hospital. Maria is an active member of AHIMA and HIMSA and has volunteered with Ellwood City Carpenter's Project and Vacation Bible School.