Maria explains how despite working in a predominantly male environment she never felt discriminated against due to her sex or ethnic diversity… until later in her career where she experienced the glass ceiling effect. Maria decided to take control of her own destiny and and started looking for opportunities in the public sector.  
From RAF bases with Tornado and Harriet aircrafts, to working on technologies that prevented the Westminster British bombings (7th July 2005) from bringing further devastation, Maria then went on to embark on a role as Digital Transformation Director for Westminster City Counsel. Here she was responsible for the role out of an improved digital and customer strategy across three boroughs that made a hugely positive impact on social housing, social care and children's services. Since joining Government of Jersey Maria’s team played a pivotal role in the island's successful response to Covid19 and were the winners of the public service sustainability award in the 2021 Our Stars ceremony. In her spare time Maria volunteers for Durrel Wildlife as a ranger and was one of the founding members of the GoJ IWILL committee, inspiring women into leadership and learning.