Born in Vancouver B.C. in 1946, Maureen finished her schooling with four years at the Vancouver School of Art, (now called Emily Carr) majoring in sculpture. After graduating she worked as a jade carver for two years and in 1973 brought her stone carving tools to the North. She intended to continue working with jade but once established in her studio in Atlin, she began to experiment with the local abundance of moose and caribou antler. Attracted by the antler's natural beauty she explored this new medium and found she preferred it's colour, feel, warmth and resilience compared to the relative coldness of stone.

Maureen's carvings are usually of stylized birds and fish, which incorporate the subtle colouring and natural curves of the antler. Her works are evocative, transmitting the feeling of wings or the essence of a fish in fluid motion. Maureen's artwork comes in a variety of sizes, from jewelry to large sculptural pieces. She has had numerous shows in Yukon, B.C. and Alaska. Her work can be found in the Yukon Permanent Collection and private collections around the world.