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Maryann Borja- Arriola is new OVR director
Maryann Borja-Arriola has been appointed to head the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation as director.
Prior to this, Borja-Arriola served as a grants specialist under the Office of Grants Management and State Clearinghouse, helping secure grant projects such as the $3.2 million award for the CNMI Veterans’ Cemetery, as well as several youth initiatives like the San Vicente Park project and the revitalization of the Koblerville Youth Center.
She was also instrumental in the coordination of the CNMI’s first Disability Sports Festival.
“Maryann has played a vital role…as an advocate for education, the CNMI youth, and individuals with disabilities,” said Gov. Ralph DLG Torres. “She has led several large grant projects that benefit…the villages and has extensive experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor.”
Maryann Borja-Arriola
Borja-Arriola used to be a vocational rehabilitation counselor, a former planner for the Commonwealth Zoning Board and a teacher at Garapan Elementary School.
She received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Argosy University in Honolulu, Hawaii. (PR)
