Maria is a law student at the University of Alberta. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts with distinction in Political Science and English. Before law school, Maria worked at the Alberta Legislature in various capacities, including at the Hansard office. Throughout law school, Maria has fostered a passion for constitutional law and private law. Her interests in constitutional law centre on Alberta constitutional politics, the use of the notwithstanding clause, and broader Charter issues.
Maria began with the Centre in 2024 as a staff Editor and was later hired as one of the Centre's 2025 summer students. She is excited to continue her involvement with the Centre in the coming years.