Background
Wiley, Maria Elena was born on June 2, 1947 in Mexico City. Daughter of Mario Hector and Martha Joy Gottfried. came to the United States, 1965.
Wiley, Maria Elena was born on June 2, 1947 in Mexico City. Daughter of Mario Hector and Martha Joy Gottfried. came to the United States, 1965.
Student, University Arizona, 1965-1967; student, University Americas, Mexico City, 1967; student, Stanford University, 1967; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphics, Arizona State University, 1969; postgraduate, Northern California State University, Stanislau, 1972-1973.
President, Canapes, SA, Mexico City, 1975-1976; president, Little Eden, SA, Mexico City, 1976-1979; president, Eden Designs, Miami, Florida, 1983-1985; editor, owner, Florida Aviation News, Miami, 1987. Freelance photojournalist for major aviation publications.
Board directors Junior League, Mexico City, 1972-1979, Junior Women's Club, Miami, 1980-1986. Member Gov's. Alliance Against Drugs. Squadron Commander PAO/mission pilot Civil Air Patrol United States Air Force, since 1986.
Member National Aeronautical Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Air Force Association (president Frank Luke chapter since 1995), Arizona Author's Association, Challenger Center, Association Naval Aviation, Air & Space Association, Aviation/Space Writers Association (National EDO award of Excellence in Journalism 1990).
Married Michael Bolin Wiley, December 19, 1967. Children: Michael, Marta Elena, Cristiana Joy, Samuel.