Maira H.
Award-Winning Author | Higher Ed Leader | Committed to Expanding Access & Opportunity
- Role
- Director of Recruitment & Enrollment at Asu Local
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Maira H.
I love tacos—and the stories they carry about heritage, culture, and connection.A few years ago, I took a career break to immerse myself in the place where tacos originated. That journey led me to reconnect deeply with my roots and inspired me to write Aventura, Amor, y Tacos: The Path to Reconnecting with the Motherland, which won Best Latina Themed Book of 2020 at the International Latino Book Awards. This book is about the transformation that happens when we rediscover where we come from and embrace the power of living authentically.Since then, I’ve grown as a storyteller, leader, and advocate, continuing to champion representation and opportunity in nonprofits, higher education, and workforce development. I’m passionate about empowering the Latinx community and first-gen students and professionals by bridging gaps through meaningful connection and culturally resonant storytelling.With over a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, higher education, and workforce development, I’m a data-driven and goal-oriented professional who keeps people at the heart of every decision. From driving organizational growth to building high-impact partnerships, I bring a strategic mindset with a deep commitment to advancing equity and inclusion.Specialties: Recruitment + Lead Generation + Conversion Strategic Partnership Building Leadership Development Brand Strategy and In-Culture Storytelling Latinx + US Hispanic Market Specialist Diversity, Equity, and InclusionWhether it’s connecting people to opportunities, creating pathways for representation, or just giving solid taco recommendations—I’m here to make an impact. Let’s connect!
Experience
Director of Recruitment & Enrollment
Nov 2025 — Present
ASU Local is a complete redesign of the university experience, so students succeed in the three areas that we know matter most: college, career and life. We are bringing about change in the higher education system by building and designing new college experiences with online learning and in-person support centered on serving first-generation students.
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Skills
- Customer Service
- Academic Advising
- Research
- Community Outreach
- Team Leadership
- Nonprofits
- Social Media
- Interpersonal Skills
- Microsoft Office
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