Deputy Executive Director
Maya is a multidisciplinary practitioner with in-depth knowledge of international development issues. Her graduate degree and professional background focus on strategic management of non-profit and non-governmental organizations. Maya’s seven years of professional experience includes working as the Executive Director of Arzuw Foundation, and running large-scale, complex development assistance programs in Eastern Europe and South & Central Asia. Maya’s passion for the arts and expertise in creating targeted programming led her to join the Durdy Bayramov Art Foundation (DBAF) as the Deputy Executive Director. She hopes to infuse her knowledge of design thinking and strategic management into development of DBAF’s new strategic plan.