Maria studied Fashion & Branding at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute, where she developed her passion for the intersection of fashion and culture. During her time in Amsterdam, she gained initial experience in museum work and deepened her understanding of cultural contexts. In Berlin, she worked for independent fashion brands and completed an internship at the Schinkel Pavillon, a platform for contemporary art.

Since mid-November 2024, Maria has been supporting the FCG team as Office Manager.