• Graduate Student in the Education, Development, and Community Engagement Program, Penn State

Maya received her M.S. in Education, Development, and Community Engagement and Transdisciplinary Research on Environment and Society from the Pennsylvania State University.

At Penn State, Maya researched human dimensions of land-use and energy transition in Central Pennsylvania and Eastern Kentucky and supported conservation districts with several educational initiatives on habitat creation and abandoned mine drainage.

Previously, Maya worked for schools, nonprofits, and research institutes, contributing to inclusive education and community-informed rural development strategies.

Experience

  • 2023–2025
    Graduate Student, Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education , The Penn State University

Contact Maya for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision