Full Name
Dr. Maya Faison
Job Title
Strategist, Leadership & Organizational Expert
Company
Faison Advisory Group
Speaker Bio
Dr. Maya M. Faison is a transformational force in leadership and organizational excellence. As Founder and CEO of Faison Advisory Group, she drives high-impact strategies that elevate Fortune 500 companies, top-tier nonprofits, and mission-driven enterprises nationwide. With nearly two decades of executive experience, she serves as a trusted C-suite advisor specializing in strategic growth, leadership development, and organizational transformation.
Renowned for her ability to bridge vision with execution, Dr. Faison has secured multi-million-dollar investments, expanded organizational footprints, and forged game-changing partnerships with legislators, government agencies, and community leaders. Her expertise in fostering diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments has made her the go-to strategist for organizations seeking sustainable scale and systemic change.
As a master facilitator and leadership architect, Dr. Faison has designed national strategic initiatives, spearheaded executive fellowships, and coached hundreds of professionals toward breakthrough success. She has facilitated ERGs within major corporations, trained over 1,000 leaders, and created leadership programs that deliver measurable impact.
A distinguished Pahara-Aspen Fellow and Leadership Tennessee alumnus, Dr. Faison's influence extends to prestigious local, state, and national board appointments. Her qualitative and quantitative research transforms insights into actionable strategies that align mission with measurable outcomes.
Dr. Faison holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, Ed.M. from Harvard University, and Ed.D. in Leadership, Policy & Organizations from Vanderbilt University—credentials that underscore her position as a preeminent leadership strategist and organizational transformation expert.
Renowned for her ability to bridge vision with execution, Dr. Faison has secured multi-million-dollar investments, expanded organizational footprints, and forged game-changing partnerships with legislators, government agencies, and community leaders. Her expertise in fostering diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments has made her the go-to strategist for organizations seeking sustainable scale and systemic change.
As a master facilitator and leadership architect, Dr. Faison has designed national strategic initiatives, spearheaded executive fellowships, and coached hundreds of professionals toward breakthrough success. She has facilitated ERGs within major corporations, trained over 1,000 leaders, and created leadership programs that deliver measurable impact.
A distinguished Pahara-Aspen Fellow and Leadership Tennessee alumnus, Dr. Faison's influence extends to prestigious local, state, and national board appointments. Her qualitative and quantitative research transforms insights into actionable strategies that align mission with measurable outcomes.
Dr. Faison holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, Ed.M. from Harvard University, and Ed.D. in Leadership, Policy & Organizations from Vanderbilt University—credentials that underscore her position as a preeminent leadership strategist and organizational transformation expert.
