Maria Duncan is a seasoned professional in humanitarian access and program management, currently serving as a Humanitarian Access Technical Advisor at the International Rescue Committee since August 2021. Previously, Maria held roles such as Humanitarian Access Advisor and co-chair of the Humanitarian Access Working Group at the Norwegian Refugee Council, and served as a Humanitarian Access Coordinator at the International Rescue Committee. Additional experience includes positions at Terre des hommes foundation, Nonviolent Peaceforce, and UNICEF, focusing on program management, social cohesion, and education. Maria holds a Master's degree in International Studies from the University of Otago and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Political Science from Victoria University of Wellington.