Maira Alejandra Carrier, MPH, a multifaceted and multilingual philanthropist, U.S. Army Veteran, and community advocate, has made it her mission to positively impact those around her. As a First- Generation high school and college graduate with over 10 years of program- workshop development and implementation, Maira merges education, culture, and community outreach with a holistic approach. She fosters a safe space to build community for learning and for a brighter future for children across the world. Maira’s education background is in Early Childhood Education, earned a BA Human Resource Development (HRD) with a Minor in History, and completed her Master of Public Health (MPH) degree through Hawaii Pacific University.
Maira is the Founder of Maya’s Love Non Profit Organization whose mission is to provide a symbol of care for any child who is experiencing emotional trauma through resource filled events. Maya’s Love provides multiple educational opportunities that allow for community empowerment. Maira’s influence extends to multiple areas across the world reaching South Texas Regions including San Antonio, the Rio Grande Valley, and Uvalde. International program implementation ranges throughout the world in locations like South Korea, Germany, Kuwait, Israel, Bosnia, Romania, Uganda, and across the Pacific. Maira is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement President’s Volunteer Service Award awarded by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Like many other First-Generation students, I grew up depending on government assistance for food, shelter, and clothing. My mother was a young immigrant from Mexico when she arrived to the United States. She didn’t have much experience on life nor in being a parent. She raised my two sisters and I but sadly we faced many obstacles that shaped our life.
Throughout our journey, we met some amazing people. These people included teachers, nonprofit organizations, amongst other generous people who showed us the love that we desperately needed. I am one of the many children who went through childhood trauma and was able to become a successful healthy adult and I owe this to the noble people who loved me while I was living my worse experiences.
I wanted to create something to give as a symbol of care for any child who is experiencing emotional trauma. Sometimes all we need is a reminder that we are not alone and that someone out there loves us no matter what. I started to create personalized care packages for children who were living through tough situations and in May 2021, my dream became a reality.
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