With a degree in Philosophy, Maria started sailing at the age of on Optimists and since then, while still cultivating other interests (she attended the conservatory and plays the guitar), she has never stopped racing. In 2017, following her classical high school diploma, she embarked on the Olympic path in the Nacra 17 class where she achieved several successes paired with Gianluigi Ugolini: two-time World Vice-Champion (2021 and 2022), three-time U24 World Champion (2018, 2019 and 2021), 2 bronze medals at the European Championships (2022 and 2023) and Gold at the Paris 2024 Test Event. Maria has a strong passion for philosophy and knowledge in general, loves nature and animals, and, if she were not a sailor, would fight for their rights full-time. In 2024 she joins the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team in view of the Puig Women’s America's Cup in Barcelona.