Maya Seiden

Maya Seiden has a diverse work experience spanning various prestigious organizations. Maya currently holds the position of Principal and Managing Director, International and Trade Practice at BGR Group since October 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Principal and Vice President at BGR Group from January 2017 to October 2021. In 2014, they joined BGR Group as the Vice President.

Before joining BGR Group, Maya worked at the U.S. Department of State. Maya served as the Chief of Staff, Office of the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources from June 2013 to August 2014. Maya also held the role of Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary of State from August 2009 to June 2013.

Prior to their tenure at the U.S. Department of State, Maya worked at BlackRock as the Vice President, Corporate Strategy from April 2007 to August 2009. Maya was a key member of BlackRock's strategy team, advising senior leadership on internal operational efficiencies and external business opportunities.

Before BlackRock, Maya worked at New York University as the Chief Operating Officer, Division of General Counsel from August 2006 to April 2007. Maya also held the position of Manager, University Operations and Administration from June 2003 to August 2006.

Maya started their career at Edelman Public Relations as a Senior Account Executive/Account Supervisor, where they advised companies on crisis management, corporate governance, and social responsibility.

Maya also worked at the U.S. Department of Energy as a Special Assistant to the Secretary and Advisor to the Chief of Staff from 1999 to 2001, managing various initiatives within the Department.

Maya'searliest work experience was at The White House, where they served as a Special Assistant to the Cabinet Secretary, responsible for federal agency coordination, event planning, and travel management for the President, Vice President, and Cabinet.

Maya Seiden completed their education with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and East Asian Studies from Wesleyan University, where they studied from 1994 to 1998. Prior to that, they attended the American School in Japan from 1990 to 1994, although no degree or field of study information was provided for this institution. Maya further pursued their education at NYU Stern School of Business from 2004 to 2006, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on International Finance, Economics, Law, and Business.