Maia is a recent UoA graduate with a conjoint degree in international business, Chinese and linguistics.
Her connection to Asia has been shaped by nine years of Mandarin study and two Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia, including exchanges at Tsinghua University in Beijing and Cheng Kung University in Taiwan.
In 2024, Maia was co-president of the UoA Fashion Society, leading sustainability-focused events and speaker panels, reflecting her passion for connecting cultures and communities.
She is currently a business analyst at Tribal Brands Asia, supporting New Zealand businesses engaging with Asian markets.