Mara Palma (she/her) is a queer, immigrant, Filipina-American woman who believes theater is a force for positive change. As a director, Mara is most drawn to work and collaborators that build bridges between the Self and the Community. As an Associate Director: Disney Cruise Lines - Treasure. As an Assistant Director: Fresh Ink Theatre (Boston), and Annex Theatre (Seattle). B.A. Theatre Studies and Political Science, Wellesley College. She's currently based in the Los Angeles area.