Maya Hemachandra, MPA

• Maya Hemachandra CV (PDF)

Maya Hemachandra's mission is to create champions for social change. Her approach blends philanthropy, strategy, and compassion to engage individuals and organizations in addressing poverty and oppression in the Pacific Northwest. Over her 20-year career she has raised millions of dollars in philanthropic and volunteer support for human service and social justice organizations. She is the owner of Sambar Nonprofit Solutions where she helps nonprofit organizations align policies and practices with their anti-racist values. She holds an MPA from the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Policy and Governance and a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation.