Maria began as a special effects designer for movies before getting her master's in Marketing. She later specialised in paid media, starting with social and expanding into paid search. With 5 years of experience, Maria has worked extensively in e-commerce for global clients and is now exploring data analysis and Python for deeper insights. Maria currently oversees paid media strategies, focusing on implementing best practice assets and bidding strategies, particularly in paid search.

Outside work, Maria enjoys mountain biking, dancing, and skate park sessions, and she previously played roller derby for the Bristol team and completed the Camino de Santiago.