Prior to LTC, Maria has worked in various marketing and event management roles in the private sector. She also brings 12 years experience in the public sector, working at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (with HQ in Vienna, Austria) as Planning and Co-ordination Officer, responsible for fundraising, budgeting, project and events planning and communications with donors.

Maria holds a degree in Philosophy from Vienna University, an MBA from the UK Open University and an MLitt in Modern and Contemporary Art from Glasgow University/Christies’ Education. Outside of LTC, Maria is passionate about adventure travel and the world of Arts.