Maria has 30 years of lived experience as a co-op member, and has served on boards for subsidized, self-subsidized and equity housing co-ops in Vancouver. With a background in communications and design, Maria’s co-op specialisations include member belonging, co-op governance and structures, community research and surveys, member engagement and supporting conversations around change. She is a member of False Creek Co-op and a member / past co-chair of the False Creek South All Co-ops Working Group, a seven co-op group dedicated to protecting and expanding co-op housing on public land.