Shriver Maria

Overview

Maria Owings Shriver (born November 6, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois) is an American journalist, author, and philanthropist. A member of the Kennedy family, she is the daughter of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver, and she was the First Lady of California from 2003 to 2011 during her then-husband Arnold Schwarzenegger's governorship. She is the mother of four children: Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher.

News and public activity

• Advocacy for women's brain health and aging through her philanthropic work.
• Founder of The Women's Alzheimer's Movement (TWAM), established in 2013 to fund research and raise awareness about brain health in women.
• Public speaking and media appearances focusing on family, aging, and social issues; ongoing involvement in writing and public life.

Recent projects

• The Women's Alzheimer's Movement (TWAM): a nonprofit organization advancing brain health research, education, and public engagement.
• Authorship and public discourse on women's rights, aging, and family dynamics through books and reports associated with The Shriver Report series.
• Continued participation in media and public affairs through interviews, panel discussions, and charitable events.

Public profiles and social media

Maria Shriver maintains public profiles on major social media platforms under the name Maria Shriver. Official profiles have appeared on Twitter/X and Instagram, and are used to share updates about her work, advocacy, and public appearances. Platform names and handles may change, so please verify on the respective sites.

Biographical notes

She is a member of the Kennedy family, with a long history of public service and civic engagement. Her spouse, Arnold Schwarzenegger, served as the Governor of California from 2003 to 2011. Their four children are Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher. Her journalism career includes work with NBC News and Dateline NBC before focusing more on her advocacy and philanthropic goals.