Maria Clark

Maria Clark is an experienced professional currently serving as an Associate Hospital Manager at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS FT since September 2024, and as a Lay Member for the Ministry of Defence Research Ethics Committee and Grants panel member at Sainsbury's Family of Charitable Trust since April and November 2023, respectively. Previously, Maria has held various roles including Mental Health Act Manager at Leeds and York Partnership NHS FT and Lay Member for guidelines at NICE National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, focusing on patient-centered care in obstetrics and antenatal guidance. Additional contributions include membership in the Women’s Network at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, independent school appeals panel member at Barnsley Council, and steering group member for public dental health in children and young people at National Institute for Health Research. Maria holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Leeds and a Legal Practice Course degree from the University of Sheffield.