Maya Pontón Aronoff

Maya Pontón Aronoff is a dedicated advocate for social and environmental justice, demonstrated through her involvement in various activist movements and organizations. She has publicly voiced concerns about climate policy, participated in rallies for a Gaza ceasefire, and signed open letters advocating for immigrant rights and environmental justice, emphasizing issues like environmental racism and equitable policy implementation for vulnerable communities. hudsoncountyview+4

With a strong academic background from Princeton University (BA and MPA) and currently pursuing a JD at NYU School of Law, Maya combines legal and policy expertise to address complex issues. Her undergraduate thesis focused on Israeli policies towards African asylum-seekers, earning her multiple awards, and her graduate studies emphasize domestic public policy, reflecting a comprehensive approach to human rights, immigration, and gender-based violence. princeton

Maya has diverse professional experience in both government and non-profit sectors, including roles as a Justice40 Fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy and a Legal Assistant at the Federal Public Defender. Her internships with organizations like the New York City Anti-Violence Project and ORAM highlight her commitment to legal representation and advocacy for vulnerable populations, particularly LGBT asylum seekers and refugees. princeton

Beyond her policy and legal career, Maya is also an artist, creating and sharing her work under the name 'doodlesnoff' on platforms like Pinterest and INPRNT. Her art often supports causes she believes in, such as donating proceeds to aid families in Gaza, further intertwining her artistic expression with her humanitarian concerns. pinterest+1