Educational Background: BSc in Nutrition (2012), MSc in Nutrition and Metabolism (2014)
Professional Summary: Maria is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters degree in Nutrition and Metabolism from the University of Alberta. She has extensive experience in acute care, continuing care, and obesity management. Currently, Maria works as a Dietitian in an endocrinology clinic and long-term care, teaches at the University of Alberta, and contributes to PCOS research.
Community Involvement: Board Member for the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR); member of the co-design team for the AHS PCOS Pathway. Past Dietitians of Canada Gerontology Network Representative for Alberta and the Territories.
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking and baking (especially international cuisines), Running, Yoga, Traveling, Reading.
Awards/Achievements: Published research in the Canadian Journal of Diabetes, Journal of Endocrinology, and Endocrinology and Metabolism.