Maia Hatchett

Program Manager @The Ocean Foundation

DC, US

Representing The Ocean Foundation’s Plastics Initiative policy priorities at high-level meetings, conferences, and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Plastic Pollution.+ Designing and facilitating multistakeholder policy workshops to co-create recommendations for national circular economy plans in 6 countries across sectors (e.g, agriculture, packaging, textiles, health).+ Managing a $2.5M+ budget to support policy development and grantmaking in Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa for the End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (EPPIC).+ Managing and conducting the EPPIC Grant Program including the multi-round reviews of grant proposals to determine applicant eligibility and disbursement of funds for subsequent awards across 6+ countries.+ Established project plans across 6 countries, drafted timelines, managed daily deadlines and tasks to ensure timely deliverables and effective partner coordination within budget.+ Developed the internal governance/operational infrastructure for EPPIC, enhancing the decision-making process among 7 partner organizations implementing EPPIC through work groups and subsidiary bodies.+ Crafted a communications plan and brand guide to amplify program successes across 8 countries.

Fairfax High School

Advanced Academic Diploma

Ewha Womans University 이화여자대학교

Study Abroad Program, East Asian Studies

American University

B.A., International Relations - Economics, Environment, & East Asia, Minor, Sustainability Management, Kogod School of Business