Maurina’s role at Electa Quinney Institute is to manage the human resource, fiscal and budget information, and otherwise support the various programs of EQI. She is  responsible for budget development, management & reporting (grant and hard monies) and developing infographics/ maps, marketing materials and flyers

Maurina has been appointed to a number of taskforces and committees. She is a member of the Multicultural Network and has co-chaired the planning committee for the annual Fall Welcome Open house event. Additionally, she serves with her fellow EQI staff members on the American Indian Advisory Group to the Provost.

Maurina joined EQI in March of 2013 after moving to Milwaukee from Denver, CO. However, she spent her childhood living on the Island of Hawai’i where her education was filled with the history and stories of Native Hawaiians. A first generation student (neither of her parents finished high school), she holds three degrees from Indiana University; a B.S. (Pre-Law), M.A. (Journalism) and M.P.A. (Environmental Policy). She finds joy in organizing shenanigans for good.