Maya Harris Age, Wiki and Bio

Maya Harris

Quick Info

ProfessionLawyer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth30/01/1967
Age57 years
BirthplaceChampaign-Urbana, Illinois, U.S.

Bio/Wiki

Full NameMaya Lakshmi Harris
Famous forBeing the sister of America's Vice President, Kamala Harris

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolBishop O'Dowd High School, Oakland, California
College/University
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • Stanford University
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley (1989)
  • Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School, California (1992)

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Political InclinationDemocratic Party (United States)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsTony West
Marriage Date1998

Family

FatherDonald J. Harris
MotherShyamala Gopalan
SiblingsKamala Devi Harris
SpouseTony West
ChildrenMeenakshi Ashley Harris

Career

OverviewMaya Harris has had a diverse and impactful career marked by significant contributions to law and public policy. She began her legal journey as a law clerk for a federal judge and progressed to various prestigious roles within different law firms.
Achievements
  • In 1994, she joined Jackson Tufts Cole & Black, LLP, engaging in civil and criminal litigation until the firm's dissolution.
  • As an influential voice in advocacy, she served as the Executive Director of the ACLU of Northern California, becoming the first African American and South Asian in the position.
  • She has played an essential role in promoting police-community relations and pushing for essential reforms.
  • In 2008, she became the vice president for democracy, rights, and justice at the Ford Foundation, showcasing her commitment to equity and justice.
  • Maya also contributed to her sister’s political campaigns and served as a policy advisor during Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign in 2016.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Maya grew up in a biracial household with a unique cultural heritage, which inspired her activism from a young age.
She was influenced by her parents' political activism, leading her to pursue a law degree.
At age 17, she became a single mother, raising her daughter Meena Harris while pursuing her education and career.
She has actively participated in her sister's political journey, including officiating her wedding.
Maya revealed her lupus diagnosis at 22, highlighting her resilience in facing health challenges while advocating for social justice.