An experienced midwifery academic with a credible track record of midwifery practice and teaching. Her interests are numerous but have particular interest in pregnancy and early foetal loss; domestic violence; social and cultural issues associated with childbearing in the African-Caribbean population; mentoring; coaching and healthcare management. Maurina also has training and experience in employment mediation and holds a Medical Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy. Maurina has a range of voluntary sector work experience including Fernandez Hospital in Hyderabad, India and raising awareness of the Management of Obstetric Emergencies, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and Health Promotion in Ghana. Currently a Consultant Midwifery Advisor, Action Learning Set facilitator and Vice President - CNMA(UK) Member of the Editorial Advisory Board for Open University Health, Nursing and Social Work. A mentor working with Madrinha Trust, which is a small charity hoping to make a big difference, whose objective is the relief of poverty, globally, through the advancement of education.