Maya Wheeler

Maya Wheeler

President/CEO

About Maya

President/Chief Executive Officer, Wezesha Dada Center

Maya Wheeler is an accomplished and results-driven Senior-Level Leader with over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She is known for her exceptional ability to lead fundraising initiatives, ensure program effectiveness, and build coalitions with organizations and individuals around common goals.

Maya excels in cultivating relationships, providing leadership training, and directing high-skilled talent. Her expertise includes business and financial management, as well as developing long-term financial plans to ensure the sustainability and growth of the organizations she leads.

Maya’s professional integrity and passion for social justice are at the forefront of her work.

Professional Experience

African Chamber of Commerce Colorado, USA – Aurora, CO
Executive Director | April 2021 – Present

Strategic Consultant – Aurora, CO
Director of Strategic Partnerships | August 2019 – April 2021

Forest Street Compassionate Care – Denver, CO
Director of Marketing | March 2008 – June 2009, June 2010 – July 2019

Child and Family Services Outreach Consultant
Mental Health Center of Denver | April 2014 – March 2017

American Humane Association – Englewood, COChild Welfare Disproportionality Specialist | June 2010 – May 2011

Core Competencies

Social Justice Leadership

Inclusive Internal Culture Development

Stakeholder/Board Communications

Nonprofit Management

Public Administration

Cross-Functional Operations

Strategic Leadership & Ambassadorship

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