Maria is the Digital Affairs Policy & Research Officer at IFLA, where she leads on work at the intersection of digital inclusion, freedom of access to information and internet governance. Her current role focuses on leveraging the knowledge and expertise of the global library infrastructure to meet digital inclusion goals. She also coordinates partnerships and joint initiatives with Internet fora to facilitate a bridge between their work and the work of libraries. Before working at IFLA, she worked in the public, international and non profit sectors in projects related to peacebuilding and innovation.

Maria holds a Master's of science in Public Policy & Human Development from the United Nations University (MERIT) and Maastricht University and is passionate about information literacy, peace and education, in particular to themes and initiatives that cater to underserved communities.