Maya Wise is a writer, filmmaker, and communications specialist, whose work aims to empower people, especially those on the margins, through storytelling and community building. A resourceful creative producer and thoughtful writer, she adeptly balances the creative vision, the nuances and integrity of the story, and the practical needs to bring it to life.
For nearly 10 years, she focused on healthcare, where the divides are wide and there is a dire need to build effective bridges between the many facets of a complicated system. Maya has led numerous multimedia advocacy campaigns, directed content strategy for healthcare companies, and developed systems to better inform patients and consumers.
Currently, she’s producing and marketing documentary films. She assistant directed on the feature film Idalia and the Niño Santo, which won first place at MIC Género – Mexico City’s International Film Festival of Gender. Maya is passionate about storytelling that sheds light on the universalities of the human experience and reminds us of the importance of human (and nature) connection.
