Marija holds an MA in Arts & Media Theory, specializing in music journalism and community media. She has been featured as an expert in major media outlets (BBC, Vijesti, Danas, and more), and her initiatives have been recognized and supported by key European organizations, including Hub for Music Innovations, UN Denmark, Belgrade Open School, Center E8, and Trag Association.

A passionate advocate for the Balkan music industry, Marija is dedicated to improving working conditions for artists and professionals through her platform Bendskaut (Bandscout).