Maya E. Maroto

Maya directs the Coalition for Metabolic Health’s strategy and operations, guiding its policy agenda, partnerships, and public engagement to elevate metabolic health as a national priority. She brings deep experience in building and leading cross-sector coalitions, translating science into policy-relevant action, and aligning diverse stakeholders around shared goals to drive meaningful impact in Washington and beyond.

Previously, Maya has held senior leadership roles across government, academia, nonprofits, and the private sector, including serving as Vice President at FoodMinds, where she led strategic initiatives at the intersection of nutrition, health policy, and organizational planning. Her federal experience includes roles at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she advanced public health nutrition, communications, and stakeholder engagement. Throughout her career, she has focused on advancing evidence-based approaches to nutrition security, population health, and chronic disease prevention.

Maya is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist (CKNS). She holds a B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science from Auburn University, an M.P.H. in Public Health Nutrition from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Morgan State University. She lives in Maryland and enjoys weightlifting, cheering on her son’s high school baseball journey, and making time to recharge at the spa.