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Maya Gould

Maya@ColoradoKids.org

Maya serves as the Colorado Children’s Campaign’s Vice President of Research. In this role, Maya leads the creation of the annual KIDS COUNT report, integrates data into policy and advocacy efforts, and works to expand the Campaign’s research and data capacity to better understand and support the needs of children and families in Colorado. Maya brings years of experience in the intersection of research, policy, and advocacy. Directly prior to coming to the Children’s Campaign, Maya worked at the University of Florida on a research team to support the Florida Division of Early Learning in assessing, designing, and improving early childhood systems and at the Allegheny County Department of Human Services leading government affairs and policy analysis activities.

Maya holds a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. in Political Science & Policy – specializing in early childhood policy – from the University of Florida. When not at the office, Maya loves making pottery, laughing with her siblings, and going to concerts with her husband, Michael.

Hometown

Kansas City, MO

College

University of Florida

Major

Political Science

Favorite Children's Book

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Your Mom Always Said

"I love you just because you're you."

Favorite Thing About Life in Colorado

Hiking & Sunshine

Biggest Pet Peeve

Getting stuck at a red light with no other cars on the road

Best Job You've Ever Had

Sleepaway camp counselor

Dream Job

A popstar - if only I could sing!

Who You Idolize the Most

My grandfather 'Baba' Nouri

Your Greatest Extravagance

A lot of funky vases and pottery classes

Most Likely To Be Found on a Slow Friday Afternoon

Snuggled up on the couch watching the latest and greatest reality TV

Night Owl or Early Bird

Night Owl

Thing You Can't Live Without

A cozy blanket and slippers

Favorite Book

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

Talent You Would Most Like To Have

The ability to learn other languages - it's so hard!

Word or Phrase You Most Overuse

Oy!

Your Motto

Care out loud

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