Maya & Me Publications is owned by parents and authors Sheila and Ernesto Alvarez. As mentioned above, Ernesto is a stay-at-home father and former professional in the social services sector. He has worked with several families from diverse backgrounds and situations. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Family Studies. Sheila has served in the IT industry for over 22 years. She has worked internationally and founded her own company in 2000. She now holds a senior management position with a large defense company. They continue to strengthen their partnership by embracing one another’s personal attributes which bring balance and harmony to their family.