Maia holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration with a license as Professional Teacher and Environmental Planner.
She has nearly two decades worth of experience in municipal relations, rural development, and youth programming in her home country, Philippines, through her diverse employment history that includes roles as Project Development Officer, Statistician, Child-Friendly Movement Focal Person, and Teacher. She has developed versatile skills that enables her to adapt quickly to new environments and engage with the community of various age groups and cultures.
Moving to Morden, MB Canada with her family in May 2023 was not only a big challenge but also a good opportunity for them. By God’s grace, she feels like a dream came true when she was chosen as the Community Foundations Coordinator of the Community Foundations in the South Central region of Manitoba which includes Morden, Pembina-Manitou, and Morris, because she loves working with people who help turns communities into becoming better places.