Maritza is a general and reproductive endocrinologist at Te Whatu Ora, Greenlane and National Women's Health. She has a special interest in reproductive health through the lifespan and works in a combined endocrinology, gynaecology and fertility clinic for women. She has an MPH from the University of Washington and prior involvement in research in male hormonal contraception in the United States. Her current research interest focuses on fertility aspects of PMOS and the role of testosterone in women's health at midlife.