Maya was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. She has worked as a Registered Nurse for seven years and has a clinical background as an emergency room nurse. She is currently working as a nursing researcher, and her program of research relates to nurses, climate change, and health.
I respectfully acknowledge that, here in Edmonton, Alberta, I am located on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place for diverse Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway/ Saulteaux/Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence my vibrant community.