Maya Pergine

Maya Pergine is a Senior undergraduate student at Elon University, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Policy Studies. Currently, she is an Elon College of Arts and Sciences Fellow conducting research on the impact of linguistic framing on individual donation rates for nonprofit organizations. Maya's project aims to modify the donation strategy of a local nonprofit organization in North Carolina. She has a diverse educational background, having studied abroad in Florence, Italy at Accademia Europea di Firenze (AEF). Maya has been actively involved in various organizations, including serving as an Undergraduate Researcher at Elon University and holding positions such as Public Relations Intern at GCI Health, U.S. Federal Policy Intern at Merck, and Teaching and Learning Apprentice in Psychology at Elon University. She also worked as a Teaching Assistant in Statistics at Elon University and held a role as an Assistant Manager/Senior Lifeguard at Nine Oaks Swim and Tennis Club.