Maila A.

Background

About Maila A.

I’m a program strategist and partnerships builder with experience across higher education, sustainability, and global development ecosystems. At the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), I supported the Wind Power Academy and Offshore Wind Bootcamp, helping expand academic and workforce pathways in the clean-energy sector. My work there strengthened collaboration between universities, unions, and industry—aligning education with the future of work. I’ve led initiatives at the intersection of workforce development, academic programming, and clean energy, supporting cross-sector collaborations between academia, nonprofits, government, and the private sector. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, public programming, and operational systems, I help make bold ideas actionable and measurable. Recent highlights include consulting on green-building strategy and ESG engagement, and designing public-facing events for global artisan and creative communities. I’ve also taken on part-time administrative work in legal and startup environments—supporting executive operations while pursuing mission-aligned projects in parallel. Core Skills & Focus Areas Higher Education Administration · Workforce Development · Employer Engagement · Career Pathways · Experiential Learning · Academic Partnerships · Program Strategy · Project Management · Stakeholder Relations · Strategic Communications · Community & Industry Outreach · Cross-Sector Collaboration · Sustainability Initiatives · Clean Energy Programs · Event Design & Facilitation · Systems Thinking · ESG & Green Building Strategy · Diversity, Equity & Inclusion