Maya Shabi

Lead global investigative teams uncovering scams, fraudulent networks, and illicit activity across the payments ecosystem. Work with major card networks and leading global payments companies to understand complex threats and turn investigative findings into informed action.
• Set investigative strategy and lead complex cases hands-on, connecting actors, websites, and payment infrastructure to unco

Led a team of intelligence analysts monitoring security and geopolitical developments across the Middle East and North Africa. Delivered actionable intelligence to inform client security decisions and support live operational missions.
• Conducted real-time monitoring and analysis of armed conflict, terrorism and militancy, civil unrest, crime, and political developments, assessing implications fo

Conducted policy research on Israel’s relations with Asian states as a Visiting Research Fellow in the Abba Eban Institute’s Asia Policy Program. Developed case studies, built research databases, and translated findings into policy recommendations for domestic and international government agencies. Guided research interns and collaborated with academic leadership to advance project goals.

Relocation from the United States to complete MA in Public Policy, International Conflict Resolution at Tel Aviv University in Israel.

Led a high-volume hospitality business with a specialized craft beer program, managing a team of 35+ and overseeing operations, budgeting, and staff development. Applied deep industry expertise to product selection and staff education, while building brewery and distributor partnerships that supported product offerings, collaborative events, and Hopfields’ standing in the craft beer community.

Focus in Israeli-Palestinian conflict, US-Israel Diplomacy, Israeli Politics, and Humanitarian Aid

Mar 2019

Oct 2015

Arabic Summer Institute - Department of Middle Eastern Studies Arabic Flagship Program