Maryann Makekau

Maryann Makekau is an author, inspirational speaker, and spirited entrepreneur. She is also a veteran, spouse of a military member (retired), and mother of two military "brats." Her experience in the mental health field spans over 25 years, with the evaluation of learning, memory and executive brain function disorders, and research contributions in geriatric memory recognition and military training stress factors.

Maryann's writing and presentations combine her experience and compassion to provide practical tools for families coping with cancer, deployments to war, Alzheimer's disease and other difficult journeys. Her speaking engagements include visits to schools, libraries, and camps, military programs, awareness events, conferences, senior living communities, chapel and game half-time addresses, and more. Her nationwide book tours offer interactive workshops, creative exhibitions, hope-filled speeches, radio and television interviews, and dedicated signings. She also serves as executive director and founder of the Neighborhood Memory Cafes and Hope Matters in Northwest Florida.

For more information please visit http://www.hopematters.co/