Maria Fuata

Maria Fuata currently serves as the Deputy Director-General of Operations and Integration at Pacific Community-SPC, beginning in July 2023. Previously, Maria held several prominent positions, including General Manager of Corporate Services at Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council and member of the Board of Trustees at both Pacific Media Network and Pacific Business Trust. Additionally, Maria acted as Community Lead for the New Zealand Rotuman Fellowship Incorporated and Programme Manager for Pasifika at Auckland Uniservices. A former Director at Aim Accounting Limited, Maria specialized in contract financial management and reporting. Maria's earlier roles include Corporate Manager at Pacific Business Trust and Finance and Administration Manager at Pacific Media Network. Academic qualifications include an MBA from The University of Auckland and a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Financial Management from The University of the South Pacific.