Hello, my name is
Maya Wilson
Data Analyst
- mwilson17@tulane.edu
- 818-823-9580

I am an enthusiastic graduate based in Los Angeles, with experience in web design/SEO optimization, strategic marketing, consumer behavior, and data management, modeling, and analytics.
I turn data into actionable insights
I bring a fresh perspective to data challenges with a background in business analytics, marketing, psychology, and Division I athletics. As a recent graduate of Tulane’s Master of Business Analytics program (3.9 GPA), I’ve developed strong technical skills while maintaining my status as a record-setting athlete.
I’ve worked through a variety of areas in analytics – from data management and visualization to strategic marketing and sports analytics. My experience analyzing Louisiana’s socioeconomic patterns at RNGD Construction and developing marketing strategies for brands like POPPI and Salt and Straw has taught me how to transform raw data into actionable recommendations. As Miami Heat representative in the Mock NBA Trade Deadline Competition, I applied data insights to craft strategic trade proposals while navigating complex NBA salary cap rules.
My psychology degree from UCLA (3.9 GPA) gives me an edge in spotting the human patterns behind the numbers, while my experience as Tulane’s Female Athlete of the Year and 7-record holder has instilled the discipline to execute projects with precision and meet tight deadlines.
Having worked on various projects across construction, consumer brands, and sports analytics, I offer thoughtful analysis tailored to specific business needs. With me, you aren’t forced to accept a one-size-fits-all approach – I provide insights that we can refine together to find the best solution for your organization.
Experience and Education
JUL 2022 - Present
Swimming Instruction Businesss Owner
- Founded and grew a swimming instruction business serving 25+ clients
- Personalized safety and teaching techniques for clients across skill levels and learning styles
- Independently managed all operations (scheduling, billing, instructing, customer service)
JAN 2025 - MAY 2025
RNGD Construction
Business Analytics Intern
- Collected, cleaned, and transformed historical data to analyze key metrics.
- Identified funding patterns for expansion opportunities
- Presented data-driven recommendations to Executive Board on high conversion rate projects
- Analyzed project types, economic factors, and bidding trends
SEP 2024 - AUG 2025
Tulane University, A.B. Freeman School of Business
Master of Business Analytics
- 3.9 GPA
- Beta Gamma Sigma
- Key Coursework: Applied Machine Learning, Advanced Data Management, Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling, Advanced Modeling and Analytics, SQL Database Fundamentals & Business Intelligence
JAN 2024 - JUN 2024
University of California, Los Angeles Extension
Certificate in Marketing
- 3.9 GPA
- Developed strategic marketing plans for brands including POPPI and Salt and Straw
- Key Coursework: Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Consumer Market Research
SEP 2020 - DEC 2023
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
- 3.9 GPA
- Applied psychological principles to data interpretation and consumer behavior analysis opportunities
- Key Coursework: Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Research Methods coursework
Awards

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) celebrates the top female student-athlete who demonstrates exceptional athletic performance, leadership, and contribution to their team. Despite joining Tulane for a single season, I earned this award not just for my athletic achievement, but also for my character and positive representation of the university.
Being honored with the Lowell B. Damonte Award at Tulane recognized my embodiment of the values of the Green Wave’s first swimming coach. Established in 1961, this prestigious award celebrates student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional athletic ability, scholarship, leadership, and character, the foundational qualities Coach Damonte sought in his athletes.
Receiving the Bruin Culture Award in my final UCLA season recognized my four-year journey of growth, leadership, and positive team influence. This prestigious honor celebrates student-athletes who embody UCLA’s core values of excellence, integrity, teamwork, accountability, and resilience while excelling in competition and academics.
I’m proud to have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team at both UCLA and Tulane. This honor recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for combined performance in athletics and the classroom.
Being inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma is a prestigious academic honor that recognizes the top students in business programs. The International Business Honors Society’s membership is limited to the top 10% of graduate business students, celebrating academic excellence and integrity in the pursuit of business education. This recognition reflects my commitment to academic achievement in Tulane’s Master of Business Analytics program, where I’ve maintained a 3.9 GPA.
The Athletic Director’s Academic Excellence Award at UCLA recognizes student-athletes who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement by maintaining their status on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll every quarter attended. This prestigious honor celebrates consistent academic excellence while balancing the demands of Division I athletics.
What I Do
Data Analysis & Visualization
Transforming complex data into actionable insights through statistical analysis and compelling visualizations.
Web Development
Creating responsive, user-friendly websites trough HTML code and templates across multiple pages (like this one)!
App Development
Building intuitive and interactive applications that solve real problems and deliver exceptional user experiences.
Strategic Market & Brand Analysis
Conducting comprehensive market research to identify opportunities and strengthen brand positioning.
Business Management & Client Services
Delivering exceptional client experiences through effective communication, emotional intelligence, and adaptions in a fast paced environment.
Business Intelligence
Collecting data, cleaning, creating models, and finding statisticaly significant insights to inform strategic decision-making and drive business growth.
NBA Salary Prediction Interactive Application





Louisiana Socioeconomic Indicators Interactive Application





Salt & Straw Brand Analysis






Poppi Strategic Marketing Plan



