Locally, one of her main focuses is addressing the sexual harassment and violence that’s pervasive in high school and college culture. While globally Maya realizes the challenges and struggles that girls in developing countries face from basic hygiene to healthcare, education to safety and many more.

To achieve these goals, while her initial effort was grassroots at her own high school’s gender equality club, she has now partnered with both local, national and international organizations. While there is a significant amount of work that needs to be done, it’s her hope that her contributions will help to make a difference in gender equality and perhaps to engage with and inspire others to take action.