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Maya Cross (she/her)

Maya Cross (she/her)

Sustainable Community Economic Development Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Manager, Network and NGO Programs at Points of Light

  • Education

    • Coady International Institute of St. Francis Xavier University

      2020 - 2020
      Certificate in Asset-Based and Citizen-Led Development

      An online, interactive certificate course of 64+ hours of synchronous and asynchronous learning on Asset-Based and Citizen-Led Development (ABCD) with a cohort of nonprofit professionals, educators, public servants, and social leaders from around the world. During the course, I learned how to differentiate between needs-based and asset-based approaches to development by analyzing ABCD in my community and abroad, gained hands-on experience in the field by utilizing ABCD tools with my… Show more An online, interactive certificate course of 64+ hours of synchronous and asynchronous learning on Asset-Based and Citizen-Led Development (ABCD) with a cohort of nonprofit professionals, educators, public servants, and social leaders from around the world. During the course, I learned how to differentiate between needs-based and asset-based approaches to development by analyzing ABCD in my community and abroad, gained hands-on experience in the field by utilizing ABCD tools with my community, debated common critiques and challenges of ABCD, and unpacked the role of outside institutions in responding to citizen-led development. Show less

    • Universidad de Belgrano

      2011 - 2011
      Spanish

      Cultural Experiences Abroad immersion program in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Integrated into Argentine culture by living with a host family and completing Spanish and Latin American history courses.

    • School of Public and International Affairs, University of Georgia

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor's degree International Relations and Affairs 2012

      Activities and Societies: Hope Scholarship Recipient. Volunteer work at Oasis Católico Santa Rafaela. Peace and Development Study Abroad Program with CEMPROC in Ecuador. Specialized in the subfields of community and comparative politics, Minor in Spanish.

    • Decatur High School

      2004 - 2008
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Drill Team, Key Club, National Honor Society, Lacrosse

  • Experience

    • Corporación Red Arborizadora Campo y Progreso (CRACYP)

      Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
      Sustainable Community Economic Development Intern

      I conducted appreciative interviews with the farmers of the sugar cane alcohol producing cooperative, CADO, to create the first cost-production analysis for the group, leading the group to negotiate higher prices with clients, such as the Body Shop.

    • Democratic Party of Georgia

      Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
      Field Canvasser

      I expanded the Democratic base of 100+ voters through grassroots community outreach and raised funds of $5.6K for the party through donations sponsoring all campaign activities.

    • EF English First

      Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
      English Teacher

      I ensured that business professionals were receiving high-quality career training by coaching them on how to communicate with international clients in global corporations. By implementing art and music with the English curriculum for students ages 4-17, students gained an enhanced interest in the subjects and overall improvement of their school grades that guaranteed program sustainability.

    • The Greenland School

      Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
      Elementary School English Teacher

      I prepared and designed interactive English classes for groups of 30+ elementary students per week, while engaging students in activities through games and stories to develop linguistic intercultural and critical thinking skills.

    • Peace Corps

      Jan 2016 - Mar 2019

      As a member of the volunteer support team, I supported 88+ trainees and volunteers as a mentor, trainer, and cultural interpreter. I founded the Youth in Development Working Group, that is moving forward with 16 members, a youth sports guide, and multiple projects in progress. I created and instituted the annual Counterpart Excellence Award to solidify Peace Corps Colombia's commitment to partner with and celebrate the members of the communities in which we serve. As the manager of the social media team, we made substantial growth on two major platforms while respectfully representing Colombian communities and the work of volunteers. Show less

      • Peace Corps Volunteer Leader

        Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

      • Talleres por la Paz (Workshops for Peace) Project Director

        Oct 2016 - Mar 2018

      • English Education Facilitator

        Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

    • Points of Light

      Aug 2019 - now

      Facilitate knowledge sharing and engagement within Points of Light's Global Affiliate Network while leading the Salesforce data strategy. Manage the President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) program, recognizing individuals from across the U.S. for their inspiring commitment to volunteerism.

      • Senior Manager, Network and NGO Programs

        Oct 2024 - now

      • Manager, Network and NGO Programs

        Mar 2024 - Oct 2024

      • Manager, Programs

        Oct 2022 - Apr 2024

      • Manager, Disney Ticket Rewards

        Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

      • Coordinator, Capacity Building

        Aug 2019 - Oct 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Nonprofit Management Foundations

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

      International TEFL Academy

    • Language Proficiency Interview for Spanish Language - Superior Level

      Peace Corps

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Committee Member: Market 166 Mini-Market at Atlanta Utility Works

      Issued by Market 166 Grocery and Kitchen Cooperative on Aug 2024
      Market 166 Grocery and Kitchen CooperativeAssociated with Maya Cross (she/her)

    • Riders' Advisory Council (RAC) Member

      Issued by MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) on Jun 2020
      MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)Associated with Maya Cross (she/her)

    • Membership Committee Member

      Issued by Friends of Colombia on Mar 2020
      Friends of ColombiaAssociated with Maya Cross (she/her)