Maya Hixson is a seasoned political media, issue advocacy, and public affairs expert with almost a decade of experience. She specializes in building large-scale messaging campaigns and coalitions nationwide, crafting impactful communication strategies across corporate, electoral, and non-profit sectors. She has led successful campaigns across various issue areas including tech and global solutions, climate action, voting rights, and reproductive rights advocacy.
Ahead of 2020, Maya served as Deputy Director of Battleground States Communications at the Democratic National Committee, overseeing a multi-million dollar program across key swing states to help ensure victories for Democrats up and down the ballot. Maya developed her talent and passion for reproductive rights and state-specific communications work during her tenure as Associate Communications Director for NARAL Pro-Choice America, where she led the organization’s communications efforts in critical states like Iowa, Nevada, California, and Georgia. Maya has served in senior advisory roles for high-profile campaigns and elected officials across the country, including Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Washington State. She currently lives in Manhattan.