Salazar has been a regular voice on Radio Mambí, describing the station as a bastion of freedom and conservative values (El Tiempo Latino, 2022).
Her artwork was featured in the "Then & Now" exhibit at the St. Augustine Art Association, highlighting her contributions alongside other veteran artists (Florida Times-Union, 2021).
Salazar utilized art as a coping mechanism during boot camp, using sketching to manage stress (Florida Times-Union, 2021).
Her work "Metamorphosis: Post Traumatic Growth" demonstrates how art can transform pain into post-traumatic growth (Florida Times-Union, 2021).
Salazar founded Claymore Vets, a nonprofit that uses creative exploration with clay to help veterans process trauma and promote healing (Florida Times-Union, 2021).
2022: Salazar Characterized Radio Mambí As A Bastion Of Conservative Values According to El Tiempo Latino, "Salazar ha sido una voz frecuente en los programas de Radio Mambí y asegura que la estación es considerada 'un baluarte de la libertad y los valores conservadores.'" [El Tiempo Latino, 11/18/22]
2021: Florida Times-Union Featured Salazar's Art In Exhibit With Other Veteran Artists According to Florida Times-Union, 'Holy Carburetor' by Maria Mia Salazar. St. Augustine Art Association [Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville), 7/17/21]
2021: Florida Times-Union Reported Salazar Used Art As Coping Tool In Boot Camp According to Florida Times-Union, "While in boot camp, Salazar carried a sketch book with her and found that sketching calmed her down." [Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville), 7/17/21]
2021: Florida Times-Union Highlighted Salazar's Artwork 'Metamorphosis: Post Traumatic Growth' According to Florida Times-Union, "Salazar's work Metamorphosis: Post Traumatic Growth demonstrates the potential for post-traumatic growth by transforming pain using art as a vehicle." [Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville), 7/17/21]
2021: Florida Times-Union Reported Salazar Attended Pre-Opening Of St. Augustine Exhibit Featuring Veteran Artists According to Florida Times-Union, "Veteran artists Phyllis Miller and Father Ron Camarda (seated), along with Cliff Leonard, Maria Mia Salazar and Jerome Domask (standing) attended the pre-opening celebration of the Then & Now exhibit, where their art is on display at the St. Augustine Art Association now through Aug. 22." [Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville), 7/17/21]
2021: Florida Times-Union Reported Salazar Founded Claymore Vets Nonprofit According to Florida Times-Union, "She founded a nonprofit, Claymore Vets, which uses creative exploration with clay to provide a safe outlet to emerge from the darkness to the light." [Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville), 7/17/21]