Maya Leeds

Deputy Legislative Director at U.S. House of Representatives

Maya Leeds is currently the Principal of Brand Strategy at Kantar, a position she has held since September 2022. Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, she has a strong background in consumer insights and research, emphasizing her passion for understanding people through qualitative research and analysis.

Professional Experience

Kantar
- Principal, Brand Strategy (September 2022 - Present)
- Vice President, Insights Division (November 2021 - September 2022)
- Senior Director, Insights Division (December 2019 - December 2021)
Carat USA
- Associate Director, Insights (January 2018 - March 2019)
- Supervisor, Insights (October 2016 - January 2018)
Nickelodeon
- Consumer Insights Analyst (May 2014 - October 2015)

Education

Maya holds a Master’s degree in Marketing from Baruch College and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Sociology from the University of Michigan. She has also pursued additional studies in design research at Stanford Continuing Studies.

Skills and Interests

Her expertise includes qualitative research, consumer insights, focus group moderating, and research design. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys travel, fitness, and wellness activities.1

Experience

Deputy Legislative Director, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), U.S. House of Representatives (May 2024 - Present)

Legislative Assistant, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), U.S. House of Representatives (August 2023 - May 2024), Assistant Vice President, Risk Regulatory Engagement Officer, Citi (March 2023 - August 2023), Associate, Regulatory & Government Affairs, Global Atlantic Financial Group (March 2022 - February 2023), Associate, Legal, Global Atlantic Financial Group (October 2021 - March 2022), Senior Analyst, Legal, Global Atlantic Financial Group (October 2020 - October 2021), Litigation Paralegal, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (June 2018 - October 2020)

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government, Italian Minor, Kenyon College (2014 - 2018), Program in Contemporary Italian Politics, IES Abroad (2016 - 2017), High School Diploma, Edgemont Jr./Sr. High School (2008 - 2014)