Maya Sellon

Maya Sellon is an Inclusive Design & Digital Accessibility Advocate with extensive experience at Shell International B.V.1 She currently holds certifications as a Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA), Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), and Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP).1

Career at Shell

Maya's career at Shell spans over a decade, with various roles:

1. Global Digital Standards Advisor (March 2010 - March 2014): Focused on digital accessibility, standards, and governance.1
2. Business Analyst (June 2008 - March 2010): Assessed business requirements and drove business value.1
3. Technical Project Lead (February 2007 - June 2008): Managed a global team for technical projects on www.shell.com.1
4. Senior Web Consultant (August 2003 - February 2007): Provided multilingual consultancy for Shell's digital tools.1

Expertise and Advocacy

Maya is passionate about ethical design and digital accessibility, with skills in legal accessibility and international UX & digital standards.1 She is a thought leader in creating company-wide programs for equal treatment and accessibility.1

Recent Activities

Maya has been active in speaking engagements and writing about accessibility:

• Spoke at the Women of Silicon Roundabout event in November 2023.23
• Published articles on disability representation in media and AI-driven accessibility tools.45
• Reviewed iOS accessibility features for Apple Watch.6
• Analyzed the impact of the European Accessibility Act on digital spaces.7

Maya Sellon continues to be a prominent voice in the field of digital accessibility and inclusive design.