Mariah is a transplant from Dubuque, Iowa, and has called Casper, Wyoming home since 2018.  In 2020, she graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies from Regent University.

At the age of 22, Mariah began her legal career as a Legal Receptionist/Legal Assistant at Kintzinger, Harmon, Konrardy, PLC in Dubuque, Iowa.  Since then, she has has worked for a diverse number of law firms as a legal assistant/paralegal in various types of law before finding her way to Chapman Valdez & Lansing in December 2019.  As a personal injury paralegal, sheis highly dedicated, value-driven, and has a passion to serve others.

She is married to her best friend, Shawn, who is a Casper native that she met during his time in Iowa.  They share a 3-year-old daughter and a black lab named Colt.  In her spare time, she enjoys snowmobiling, kayaking, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, spending time with her daughter, and hanging out with friends.

She looks forward to serving as LAW's First Vice President on the Board of Directors during the 2024–2025 fiscal year.