Maria qualified as an accountant (ACCA) in 2004, and has worked within the NHS since February 2001. During this time she has obtained a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of NHS Finance, across a number of different organisations within the health sector. Starting her career in East and North Herts Trust, before moving into the commissioning sector working for Luton PCT, NHS England and more recently for West Norfolk CCG. Maria Joined Thurrock CCG as an interim in April 2018, and was appointed to the permanent role on 01 August 2018.