I'm Maya.
Artist. Author. Activist.
I believe in the power of positive disruption.
Artist. Author. Activist.
I believe in the power of positive disruption.
Art Supporting Solutions
I use art, storytelling, and strategy to raise both awareness and funds to support climate solutions.
My art has been featured in exhibitions in the United States, Spain, and Italy.
My art has been featured in exhibitions in the United States, Spain, and Italy.
Other Disruption Projects
Elevating the Injured
In October, 2022, I developed a serious heart issue just hours after receiving my COVID-19 booster.
During the months I was stuck in bed, I connected with thousands of others online who have been injured.
Thanks to their shared tips, my health has improved tremendously!
I've been drawing editorial cartoons highlighting this issue to uplift those who are suffering.
During the months I was stuck in bed, I connected with thousands of others online who have been injured.
Thanks to their shared tips, my health has improved tremendously!
I've been drawing editorial cartoons highlighting this issue to uplift those who are suffering.
Helping Women Build
During the pandemic, I started a project partnering with nearly 50 women in over a dozen countries
Through Switch Strategies for Change, we brainstormed and strategized to create projects to
regenerate local ecosystems and build more resilient communities.
Through Switch Strategies for Change, we brainstormed and strategized to create projects to
regenerate local ecosystems and build more resilient communities.
Encouraging Adventurous Education
My book, The New Global Student (Crown/Random House, 2009) is the
go-to guide for stressed-out students and frustrated families seeking exhilarating and affordable
alternatives to the traditional K12+4 track. As the founder and lead consultant at Bold School Group, I worked with
educators, parents, students, and others to develop individualized learning adventures.
go-to guide for stressed-out students and frustrated families seeking exhilarating and affordable
alternatives to the traditional K12+4 track. As the founder and lead consultant at Bold School Group, I worked with
educators, parents, students, and others to develop individualized learning adventures.
Boosting Attention & Mindfulness
Back in 2001 (long before apps), I applied the concept of gamification to mindfulness training.
My playful, eyes-wide-open approach to paying attention
captured the imagination of people of all ages in over 100 countries,
and has been featured in 150+ media outlets worldwide.
My playful, eyes-wide-open approach to paying attention
captured the imagination of people of all ages in over 100 countries,
and has been featured in 150+ media outlets worldwide.
