Maaike brings extensive cross-sector experience spanning corporate public policy, local government, and community campaigning to her role as Advocacy and Policy Advisor at ASTRA.
Having spent five years on the Public Policy team at Airbnb Australia and New Zealand and currently working in local government Economic Development and Tourism, Maaike offers a well-rounded perspective on short term rental regulation, destination growth, and local government challenges.
Her early background in not-for-profit community organising and local and national campaigning anchors her commitment to grassroots engagement, member advocacy, and evidence-based policy solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
