Maribel Santana-Texidor, is an author, educator and social worker. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut and the mother to EJ Crawford who is a professional basketball player (Puerto Rico). She currently resides in Delaware and works in Baltimore, Maryland. She has dedicated her career to people living with HIV. She holds a Master's degree in Business Administration. Maribel is employed by a global biopharmaceutical company, as Senior Therapeutic Specialist.