Maya has been with Earth Economics for more than 16 years, leading over 30 projects for the organization and developing valuable partner relationships along with crucial project management, tracking, and delivery procedures. Her work valuing natural capital has informed legal cases in Costa Rica, supported Alaska’s largest recreation bond, and justified the nomination of a national marine sanctuary.
As Executive Director she leads a talented team in all aspects of program management and project delivery. Her familiarity with the organization’s staff, partners, and processes along with her well-earned position as a leader in the field of ecological economics continue to ensure that Earth Economics’ work is of the highest value, quality, and rigor.
Maya was a member of the Mat-Su 2050 Committee, Artificial Intelligence for Environment and Sustainability, and is currently a member of the Ecosystem Services Partnership. She also volunteers as a mentor with Palmer Scholars, a non-profit in Tacoma committed to supporting underrepresented Pierce County students of color to overcome financial, cultural, and social barriers in their pursuit of higher education. In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis and scuba diving.
REcent Work
“Restoring Biscayne Bay and the Economic Value of Rehydrating Coastal Wetlands.” Earth Economics. Tacoma, WA. 2019.
"The Economic Value of Natural Capital in Panama City's Watersheds and Associated Ecosystems." Prepared for Panama City’s Urban Resilience Strategy. Earth Economics. Tacoma, WA. 2018.
“Environmental Compliance Factsheet: Ecosystem Services in Environmental Impact Assessments.” Prepared for USAID’s Global Environmental Management Support Program. Earth Economics. Tacoma, WA. 2018.
“Benefit-Cost Analysis of Selected Actions from the Thurston Climate Adaptation Plan.” Prepared for Thurston Regional Planning Council. Earth Economics. Tacoma, WA. 2017.
“Impacts of Narco-deforestation on Protected Areas in Central America.” From the book Ecological Economics Perspectives in the New Century p. 241 (Spanish only). University of Guadalajara, Mexico. 2017
"Natural Capital Valuation.” Workshop on Solutions for Sustaining Natural Capital at The Australia National University. Canberra, Australia. May, 2017.
Keystone Underwater Park
Whidbey Island, WA
Education
B.A. Economics
Pacific Lutheran University | Tacoma, WA