Maya is an undergraduate student at Penn State, where she is majoring general biology with a minor in psychological science. She joined the CSaAR research team during the fall of 2020. In addition to her studies, Maya is also heavily involved in THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world and raises money to fund pediatric cancer research and to provide financial support for families. Her future plans include continuing her education and obtaining a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Aside from school, Maya enjoys playing field hockey, cooking new recipes, and hiking.