Maria is Program Officer in the Wellbeing and Community Services Focus Area at CPD.
With a focus on community resilience and social connections, she is committed to advancing social and environmental justice through innovative approaches and evidence-based strategies.
Before joining CPD, Maria held various roles, including Research and Impact Officer and Community Engagement Resilience Officer, where she developed initiatives to enhance community engagement and wellbeing in the face of climate challenges.
Maria holds two bachelor’s degrees in Law and Languages and Sociocultural Studies from Colombia, a Diploma in Project Management, and a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Sydney.
