Maya Hurst-Mayr

Maya has lived in the Pacific Northwest her entire life and is passionate about protecting the natural environment. A Seattlite at heart, she has a deep appreciation for good coffee and rain. Maya worked as a sustainability intern, and realizing she wanted to take her environmental skills further, she went back to school to earn her Master’s in Environmental Science and Management at Portland State University (PSU). Maya completed a research project on potential microplastic management in Oregon. She also worked at One Green World Plant Nursery and discovered the world of fruiting plants and horticulture. After earning her degree, she worked in watershed advocacy and found her passion for justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. At the Columbia Slough, she is very excited to bring in new funding sources for the Council’s mission. In her free-time, Maya enjoys running with her dog, Nala, gardening, and drawing.

Most excited to learn about in the Slough: Freshwater mussels, native plants, and paddling!

If not by the Slough, you’ll find me: Running or drinking coffee!