Maia leads the Networks Division, shaping and strengthening programs alongside a bright and committed team of individuals who believe in extending the reach of ALA’s mission through its stakeholder networks. Maia has had a fruitful career working in management and operations consulting, engaging corporate clients in various initiatives involving stakeholder relations, business process improvement, organizational design, governance, and societal impact. Being bilingual (i.e. French and English) has afforded Maia the opportunity to work in various parts of Anglophone and Francophone Africa on projects in the Mining, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. She has also had extensive exposure to the Public and Regulatory sectors through her work with government agencies and state-owned entities. A seasoned leader, Maia has experience in mobilizing and managing resources in a multicultural setting in the development of new strategies and program implementation.