Maria graduated in political science and most recently comes from a position at the Rector's office at Aarhus University, where she has worked for the past four years. In addition to being Personal Assistant for the pro-rector, she has worked on strategic initiatives from the senior management team and have played a key role in the implementation of organisational and educational policy initiatives at the university. In addition to experience from the Rector's office, Maria has previously been senior consultant in the consultancy company Rambøll, where she was project manager and had a leading role in the construction of a new department with focus on education and research with special responsibilities for the Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

Maria was born and grew up in Odense and now lives in Højbjerg with her family. She is married and has two boys – and enjoys being out in nature with her family.

In the management of IFA, we are delighted that we have succeeded in employing such a competent person as Maria, who we are convinced will be of great benefit to all of us at the department, including as head of the Secretariat.

Maria will initially be in office 1525-318, next to mine. You are most welcome to pass by and say hello.

Regards Ulrik