María Ancines is the Co-Founder and Creative Art Director of Us Studio. Her qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and a Diploma in Graphic Design. With +10 years experience in the creative industries, she has left a significant mark working with brands such as Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz, Bayer among others.

María launched her own Branding & Design Studio called Us Studio. It is based in Sydney, Australia, and in particular, its not-for-profit division, Green Us Studio, brings to life humanitarian messages for Pro-Planet brands.

María is originally from Colombia and moved to Sydney to expand her horizons learning about different cultures and living new experiences. She collaborates with different Advertising Agencies in Sydney as a freelancer and uses her spare time to improve her skills including photography, website design, leadership, and entrepreneurship.