Graduated in Administration from the Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI-MG). She is currently taking a postgraduate course in People Management at USP/ESALQ.

Maria Luiza started her career working with Human Resources at Johnson & Johnson.​

She also worked as a Human Resources Analyst at Jive Investments and HSI Hemifério Sul Investimentos, working in the areas of Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Employer Branding and Organizational Culture.

At Rise, she is part of the People team.

Hobbies: Free embroidery, Pilates and travel planning.