My name is Myles Maxie, and people are my business.
A story...
I– and every other human– am a product of an individual story.
My story is that of a Black male growing up in the suburbs of California. It is a story of overcoming the expectations that others had of me– one of constant advocating for myself and my needs. This skill was taught to me from a young age by my support system. In the face of adversity, I learned what it meant to overcome, challenge authority, and lead empathically, with morals and values. I have channeled this in my life through my work representing the needs of campus constituencies, supporting the education of and social growth of youth, creating programs working towards change, and generally making the environments I find myself in better.
I– and every other human– am a product of an individual story.
My story is that of a Black male growing up in the suburbs of California. It is a story of overcoming the expectations that others had of me– one of constant advocating for myself and my needs. This skill was taught to me from a young age by my support system. In the face of adversity, I learned what it meant to overcome, challenge authority, and lead empathically, with morals and values. I have channeled this in my life through my work representing the needs of campus constituencies, supporting the education of and social growth of youth, creating programs working towards change, and generally making the environments I find myself in better.
For many people, these experiences would have left them burnt out; for me, these experiences made me want to find ways to create change. In every community I have found myself in, I have found myself working as an advocate for those around me for the sake of a better and stronger community. Ranging from being an advocate for racial justice, speaking out on issues of equity, championing for those without a voice, or simply supporting those who need one, my goal has always been to empower others, and that will continue for decades to come.
One of my personal philosophies in life has been to give back to the community what I have received myself. Although I am young, I have had the pleasure and privilege of having immense access to assistance and guidance in my educational, professional and social endeavors. This has come from family, friends, and mentors, both past and present. I thank all of them for their work and for teaching me how to be the person I am today– a person who cares.
Through the experiences I have been able to have, I have developed a unique toolset in terms of how I can approach issues small and large of today and now have an opportunity to begin this process of giving back. I am here to help. I am here to connect. I am here to be what others were to me. Above all, I am here to hear your story and share the story of others.
The power a story holds is immense and I want to share the knowledge and wisdom that I have gained and the lived experiences of others with the world around me. Join me in this journey of listening, understanding, and learning. I hope to meet you soon and hear your story!
One of my personal philosophies in life has been to give back to the community what I have received myself. Although I am young, I have had the pleasure and privilege of having immense access to assistance and guidance in my educational, professional and social endeavors. This has come from family, friends, and mentors, both past and present. I thank all of them for their work and for teaching me how to be the person I am today– a person who cares.
Through the experiences I have been able to have, I have developed a unique toolset in terms of how I can approach issues small and large of today and now have an opportunity to begin this process of giving back. I am here to help. I am here to connect. I am here to be what others were to me. Above all, I am here to hear your story and share the story of others.
The power a story holds is immense and I want to share the knowledge and wisdom that I have gained and the lived experiences of others with the world around me. Join me in this journey of listening, understanding, and learning. I hope to meet you soon and hear your story!