Maria has been elected the incoming president of the Nova Scotia Printmakers, an informal body of professional printmakers based in Nova Scotia. Maria has been involved with the NS Printmakers since relocating to Nova Scotia in 2012, and spearheaded the 2015 members exchange and travelling exhibition, “A Sense of Belonging.” She takes over from outgoing president Bonnie Baker, who has led the association for four years and will remain on as treasurer.