Social Justice Fellowship Alumni
Maya Paley
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Fellowship Year: 2010-2011
Placement: ASSAF
Interests: democracy, human rights, social justice
Maya Paley is a nonprofit professional and social justice advocate. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UC Berkeley and her Master’s degree in International Affairs from Columbia University. She received the Outstanding Woman Leader Award from the City of Santa Monica in 2018 and the Women in Leadership Award from the City of West Hollywood in 2019.
In My Own Words: The SJF was life-changing for me. I grew into myself, learned what I was capable of, and became a true advocate. I am grateful for the lessons I learned, the experiences, and the memories.