About Marieliz Landa
Marieliz has atypical cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. She is a member of the patient advisory council at Presence St. Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in Chicago, where she ensures patients receive top care and attention from medical staff. Marieliz joined the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Adult Advisory Council in May 2018 and enjoys getting involved in the Foundation's other projects as well. She currently lives in Chicago with her husband, Michael, and they share a 4-year-old adopted cat named Penelope Marie.
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