Hear About Maya
Across the community, Maya has a positive impact on families and organizations
How has Maya impacted you?
Maya’s decades of service have impacted the community in countless ways. If you are interested in leaving a quote on how Maya has supported you, use the form on the Get Involved page to submit your testimonial.
“Maya Vengadasalam was very instrumental in my decision to enter into the world of Nonprofit Leadership, with a great respect for equity, education and community empowerment, while inspiring others along the way. Maya is capable, committed and caring.”
“I first met Maya years ago when I was an interviewer on a panel interview for an endorsement for the school board. I remember my input to the panel after we did the interview was that there are two candidates that can be on the school board in my opinion, but in my opinion, Maya must be on the school board. She was that impressive with her answers and her approach to informed decision-making. ”
“I was fortunate enough to work with Maya on the final project for our lean six sigma green belt certification course with the University of Washington. As our team leader, Maya set the goals and the direction for our team. This allowed us to meet our project requirements and milestones. Based on our project experience and my interactions with her, I consider Maya to be reliable, articulate, determined, and well organized. She envisions the end goal and sets markers to achieve it while remaining calm, approachable, and enthusiastic. Working with her was a privilege and our team was stronger because of her leadership.”
“It has been such a pleasure to serve on the school board alongside you. I don’t know any one that has done more for the students and families in the community of Kent. Thank you for all you’ve given to all of those around you! ”
“Being Maya’s neighbor for over 25 years has allowed me to get to know her as a person firstly, a community and political leader secondly. Maya is intelligent and a woman of integrity; someone who knows what she is doing and someone who keeps her word. Maya is constantly learning through listening as to what the needs are for the people in our region: our neighbors, families, friends and co-workers. She fights tirelessly for what she knows to be right. I wholeheartedly support my friend and neighbor Maya for King County Council and ask you to do as well.”
“Thank you for your work on behalf of our youth, our community and schools. I appreciate that you have been present at community events, listened to concerns and worked through many challenges.”
“Thank you for many years of selfless service to the students and community. You will be difficult to replace for your dedication, your courage and your moral compass. Bless you for being you! ”
“Maya, many thanks to you for your years of service to Kent School District students, families and staff, and for speaking candidly on controversial issues when needed.”
“You have been and will continue to be a great leader. Thank you for all you have done for students and for your community.”
“Maya, thank you so much for your services and your undying commitment to the students in Kent School District. You were always rooting for our students and always stood up for what is right.”
“We have known and worked with Maya in a variety of settings over the past 20 years. We have found her to be nonpartisan, willing to listen to all and find common ground. She is intelligent, committed, hard working and pragmatic. Maya never shies away from tackling difficult issues, bringing common-sense thinking ,solution driven wisdom, and a collaborative management style to solving them.”
“I’ve had the honor of knowing and working with Maya for nearly 15 years, and I can say without hesitation that she is one of the most capable, dedicated, and community-focused leaders I’ve ever met. We first connected while I was running my business, Punjab Sweets in Kent, and we continued our collaboration through our shared service on the Mayor’s Advisory Council, the Diversity Interest Group, and the East Hill Revitalization Group. In every space, Maya has shown up as a thoughtful, transparent, and principled leader—someone who listens deeply, thinks critically, and follows through on her commitments.
As the former President of the Kent School District, Maya earned the respect and trust of families, educators, and students by always putting the needs of the community first. Her background in public education, policy, and grassroots organizing make her uniquely qualified to serve on the King County Council. But beyond her impressive credentials, what sets Maya apart is her unwavering integrity, compassion, and genuine desire to make our communities stronger and more inclusive.
I wholeheartedly support Maya’s candidacy and encourage you to give her the opportunity to continue serving our region with the same intelligence, heart, and accountability that she’s demonstrated for years. We need leaders like Maya now more than ever.”
“Maya, serving with you and the other colleagues still remains one of my greatest highlights and rewarding experiences. Thank you for your service and never shying away from this great work of the kids and families in Kent School District.”
“Promoting transparent government, supporting business growth, finding operational efficiencies for housing programs, and serving schools allow me to put my values into practice. I appreciate everyone across South King County who have inspired me to deepen my service!”