Dr. Rita DeMaria is a nationally recognized marriage education expert. Dr. DeMaria has appeared on NBC’s Today Show, CBS News, the Hallmark Channel, Comcast’s Newsmakers and It’s Your Call, and CN8’s Your Morning news show. She has been frequently quoted on relationship topics, from the marriage movement to teenagers' self-esteem to infidelity, in such publications as Reader’s Digest, Redbook, The Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer and MSNBC.com. 

Dr. DeMaria is a respected and sought-after teacher, public speaker and author. She was formerly the Director of Relationship Education at the Philadelphia-based Council for Relationships, the nation's oldest marriage therapy and therapist training center in the United States.  

Dr. DeMaria is available to speak to professional, community and faith based groups and organizations. She would welcome the opportunity to work with your organization or group to customize a lecture or workshop to fit your specific needs. 

If you are interested in inviting Dr. DeMaria to speak to your group please contact her at 215-628-2450 or send her an email via the contact form.