Maia Rachel Klara Assaf

Maia Rachel Klara Assaf was raised in New York City and embodies multiple identities as a Jewish, American, and Israeli high school student. Maia is deeply committed to fostering understanding and reconciliation and is a member of a peace writing group made up of Israeli Palestinians and Jews. With a passion for reading and slam poetry, she finds solace in creativity and personal expression. Maia is a history and literature enthusiast who prioritizes respect and friendship over politics and division. She is also passionate about environmental activism and fashion, and aims to merge these duel interests and make a difference in both industries. Driven by curiosity and a desire to forge connections, Maia strongly believes in the power of empathy and personal connection.