Maya Neal

My intended career path is centered on leadership, education, and community impact. After earning my Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Learning with an interdisciplinary focus in Early Childhood Education from the University of Louisville, I plan to pursue leadership roles that support children, families, and educational systems. My goal is to work in positions that allow me to influence policy, develop programs, and create supportive environments that help children and families thrive. Long-term, I aim to use my leadership training and lived experience to advocate for equitable educational opportunities and resources within underserved communities.

I plan to continue my education through graduate school, focusing on leadership, education, and community development. I am particularly interested in pursuing a Master’s degree that builds upon my background in Organizational Leadership and Early Childhood Education. My long-term goal is to pursue a PhD so I can contribute to research, leadership development, and policy initiatives that improve educational outcomes for children and families. Graduate school will allow me to deepen my knowledge, expand my leadership abilities, and prepare me to create meaningful change within education and community systems.

Mentorship, leadership development, entrepreneurship, community service, personal growth, creative hair styling, and spending quality time with my children.