Maia Blume

Maia Blume is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in research, learning, and consulting, currently serving as a Consultant & Learning Lead at Altai Consulting since November 2023. Prior roles include Systems Change Learning Lead and Knowledge & Learning Director at Wasafiri from February 2017 to November 2023, where Maia led research and program learning activities for the UK Government's regional Preventing Violent Extremism program in East Africa and managed research initiatives with DAI’s CVE program in Kenya. Earlier experience includes positions at Forcier Consulting as Regional Research Manager and Research Manager, overseeing diverse research projects across Africa, particularly in Somalia and Sierra Leone. Educationally, Maia holds a Master's degree in International Economics and Conflict Management from Johns Hopkins SAIS and a Bachelor's degree in International Affairs from The George Washington University.