December Alumni Spotlight: Maia Payne
Posted on 12/17/2024
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The following was posted on Indiana University's facebook page about LFO alum Maia Payne:
Congratulations to Maia Payne, MPA’24! We’re thrilled to celebrate Maia and the experiences that have defined her time at O'Neill. Here’s what Maia shared about her journey:
"Graduating with two master’s degrees from O’Neill is an accomplishment I’m incredibly proud of, especially as a first-generation college student. This milestone represents years of hard work and perseverance, and I couldn’t be prouder to have reached it. One of my favorite memories was working as a Graduate Fellow at the Lotus Education and Arts Foundation, where I helped organize the Lotus in the Park event. Seeing how the arts bring people together was very rewarding. I’m also grateful for mentors like Karen Gahl-Mills, Megan Starnes, and Julia Driscoll, whose guidance and encouragement made a lasting impact. After graduation, I’m excited to create spaces that empower artists and strengthen communities."