Maya Ford is an author, entrepreneur, and Cultural Communications Pioneer, driving global change and fostering multicultural communication.
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Driven by the belief that every interaction has the power to reflect and connect with shared beliefs, Maya became an author with the mission to guide her audience through a point of view that awakens something in them. The journey of this Panamanian-American woman to becoming an author was shaped by seasons of growth, resilience, self-discovery, and a great appreciation for her Blackness.
These experiences birthed her debut book, Nigeria is for the Nimble – an outstanding work written to inspire and offer practical wisdom. Maya is a storyteller who has real emotions and timeless lessons to offer. Therefore, in the pages of her book, there is an invitation for readers to reflect and see life through rays of hope and appreciation.
Maya Ford is an exemplary entrepreneur whose foundation is rooted in leveraging all of the occurrences in a region. Standing on her principles, a business should create impact, inspire growth, and leave a legacy. This is why FordMomentum! was created.
Over the years, as the CEO of the company, Maya has consistently used FordMomentum! to champion global inclusion through communication. Her approach to this deep commitment involves marketing leadership, operations management, brand awareness, and a working model referred to as the Standard of Love (STOLO).
Beyond running the business, Maya Ford is a skilled strategist and innovator who shares insights on effective strategies to reduce communication issues. This entrepreneurial mission has earned her a spot at several prestigious international organizations.
As a communications expert passionate about helping people and organisations foster cultural inclusion, Maya has taken communications beyond exchanging words to creating a space where individuals can express themselves authentically. With over 25 years of experience, Maya possesses a fascination for communication to be delivered the right way.
Her journey to gaining expertise in this field began with acquiring a B.S in Political Science degree from the University of Florida, US, to a Master’s in Economics and Global Poverty from MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, to an Owner Management Certification Program from the Lagos Business School, Nigeria. Currently enrolled in Harvard University’s Advanced Management Development Program (AMDP) focused on international real estate and development.
Over the years, she has worked with diverse communities, bridging cultural gaps within underserved communities and organizations.
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