Country Director, Maja Cubarrubia

A teacher by profession, Maja Cubarrubia discovered her passion for children’s rights since she was at high school doing volunteer work in the Philippines, particularly on children with disabilities. She then pursued her masters degree in Applied International Development from Tulane University in the United States.

Maja joined Plan over 19 years ago and has since occupied various posts in the Plan organisation.  Before taking the lead in Thailand she was the Department Director for Sponsorship, Grants and Business Development at the International Headquarters and she was the Chief Operating Officer at Plan USA. 

Prior to working with Plan, Maja spent time with the US Peace Corps in the Philippines as Program and Training Director and was Human Resources Manager for a Philippine corporation in the late 1970’s. 

Originally from the Philippines, Maja is married with 2 children and 2 grandchildren.