Maya Abdalhay

Supported community initiatives and civil society organizations in project implementation and coordination. Collaborated with Ramallah Municipality on community engagement and environmental awareness activities.

Designed and implemented community surveys on public transportation usage, reaching 375 participants. Developed evidence-based recommendations for climate-resilient mobility solutions and coordinated stakeholder engagement.

Coordinated humanitarian initiatives to improve living conditions in the unrecognized village of Umm Al-Khair. Led international fundraising efforts, raising $50,000 for community development projects.

Conducted field visits to an unrecognized Bedouin village, leading assessments and interviews with educators. Trained 30+ students and educators in system operation and maintenance, and contributed to securing $90,000 in funding.

Coordinated a cross-regional, USAID-funded research program on tobacco cessation targeting Arab women. Facilitated communication between principal investigators and stakeholders, and supported the development of an evidence-based training model.

Conducted chemical analyses on cosmetic products to ensure adherence to industry regulations and standards. Performed stability and efficacy testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize formulations.

Earned an A.B. degree in Chemistry with a minor in Business Administration. Thesis focused on the analysis of cocaine and its metabolites in wastewater using solid phase extraction and liquid chromatography-ion trap tandem mass spectrometry.