Marayca is a subject matter expert of distinguished ability and accomplishment in the field of criminal justice. Her extensive education and background uniquely combine the fields of penology, criminology, and justice architecture. 

Her body of work is international in scope. She has participated in a wide array of criminal justice reform projects and prison studies, both domestically in the USA and abroad (e.g., Australia, Canada, Europe, Central and South America), resulting in worldwide expertise and a deep understanding of correctional best practices, prison operations, and innovative models for offender management and intervention. 

In her current capacity as Lead Justice Planner with DLR Group, Marayca helps plan and program treatment-oriented correctional facilities that are holistic in their approach, preserve human rights, promote rehabilitation and healing, are safe and humane, and focused on innovative operational and programmatic models for positive change and successful re-entry.   

Marayca is a frequent speaker in a variety of academic, professional, and international forums and is actively involved with different international organizations that share the common goal of advancing the field of corrections and improving conditions of confinement for individuals in custody. She is a Member of the International Corrections and Prison Association (ICPA) Board of Directors, Co-chair of the ICPA’s Planning and Design Committee and a Member of the Academy of Architecture for Justice’s Leadership Group.