Maya Haddad is a national and international award-winning Sustainability professional, renowned for her transformative work in higher education. With over a decade of expertise, she spearheads comprehensive environmental, social, and economic initiatives in her role as Senior Sustainability Manager at Ajman University. Her core mission is to future-proof organizations by turning sustainability challenges into strategic opportunities for growth and resilience. She is adept at designing and implementing robust, actionable frameworks that drive decarbonization, ensure environmental compliance, and seamlessly integrate ESG standards into institutional framework and curriculum. Her work directly enhances operational excellence and fortifies institutional reputation, contributing to global rankings like QS and Times Higher Education, as well as advancing the UN SDGs.
Ranked the number one content creator for climate activists in the UAE on LinkedIn, Maya extends her influence through dynamic thought leadership and stakeholder engagement. She builds extensive community and global capacity, actively contributing to pivotal networks including the UAE Universities Climate Network, UN Higher Education Sustainability Initiative, Nature Positive Universities, and UNESCO’s Green Education Partnership. Through this multifaceted work, Maya Haddad is widely recognized as a leading voice dedicated to advancing systemic sustainability and climate action across the UAE and the global academic landscape.
