Maya
Blacken
Maya is a dynamic professional at the intersection of athlete marketing and community impact, currently based in Washington, D.C. In her role on the Player Services team at the NFL Players Association, she plays a key part in bringing major athlete activations to life—most notably at Pro Bowl and Super Bowl LIX—by managing logistics, facilitating partner communications, and ensuring seamless execution of high-profile sponsor initiatives. Day-to-day, Maya works directly with NFL Sponsors to align athlete engagement with authentic storytelling and strategic impact.
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Before joining the NFLPA, Maya worked with the Denver Broncos’ Community Impact team, where she led outreach programs and helped deepen the organization’s relationships with nonprofit partners and local stakeholders. Whether she’s crafting sponsor strategy or launching equity-driven initiatives, Maya brings creativity, precision, and heart to everything she does.
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Passionate about sport as a catalyst for opportunity, Maya is known for her collaborative spirit, solutions-oriented mindset, and unwavering commitment to making a meaningful impact, on and off the field.
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