Maya Kurien
Impact-Focused Advocacy & Public Affairs Consulting
About Maya
Maya Kurien is a relationship-driven strategist and project manager with over a decade of experience in public affairs, government, and nonprofit operations. She helps mission-driven teams navigate complex challenges—whether that means launching advocacy campaigns, building internal infrastructure, or aligning diverse stakeholders behind a common goal.
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Previously, Maya served as Vice President of Advocacy at the Real Estate Board of New York, where she led multi-issue campaigns on housing, land use, and economic development—securing over $100M in statewide tax incentives and launching new 501(c)(4) initiatives. Before that, she was Executive Director of Government Affairs at NYC HPD, advancing housing policy at the intersection of city and state priorities. Her leadership has been recognized by City & State’s NYC 40 Under 40 and Asian Trailblazers lists.
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Today, she consults for nonprofits, advocacy groups, and coalitions working toward a more equitable future.
Services
Public Affairs
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Coalition building and management
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Strategic planning
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Message development
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Stakeholder engagement
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Community and grasstops organizing
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​Political analysis
Nonprofit Operations
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501c3/501c4 governance
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Legal and financial compliance
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Program facilitation
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Vendor management
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Board management
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Project management
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Event production and management
Policy
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New York City and State political analysis
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Legislative and regulatory analysis
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White paper drafting
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Subject matter area expertise in housing and affordable housing; economic development; the care economy; land use; and tax incentives