For many years, our Youth Action Team was an invaluable part of our organization. We relied on them for input and advice, and to help shape our focus and direction. Each individual was a member of two Board committees and played a key role in our organization’s decision-making process. This was a direct way for…
BOARD:The Maya Gold Foundation is governed by our Board of Directors. Each Board member brings a sincere commitment to our work and unique skills and qualities which we value deeply. As of 2025, the Maya Gold Foundation began welcoming youth ages 16-18 to our Board of Directors, an important step in our history to greater…
HISTORY:The Maya Gold Foundation was created in response to the tragic death of 15-year old Maya Gold, a New Paltz High School student who took her own life in October of 2015. Maya’s parents, Elise Gold and Mathew Swerdloff, launched the organization with help from community members and friends, in response to the social pressures…
