Maya Silver

Maya Silver is an accomplished Editorial Director at Cotopaxi since June 2022, with a robust background in writing and publishing. Maya has authored several travel guides for Moon Travel Guides, including the 2020 publication of the Moon guide to Salt Lake City, Park City, and the Wasatch, with additional guides set for release in 2023 and 2024. As a freelance writer since June 2010, Maya contributes to prominent publications on topics such as food, environment, and outdoor recreation. Notable roles include serving as Editorial Director at Backcountry.com, Senior Editor at DiningOut Magazine, and a writing professor at the University of Utah. Maya also co-authored a guide for teens with parents facing cancer and has actively participated in sustainability efforts as a board member for the City of Golden Sustainability Advisory Board. Educational background includes a Master of Arts in Environmental Humanities from the University of Utah and a Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing and Art History from Oberlin College.