Maya Kamara
About Maya Kamara
Maya Kamara is a People Partner with extensive experience in human resources, having worked at notable companies such as Google and Intel Corporation. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Consultation and a B.A. in Social Work, and currently works at Darrow since 2023.
Current Role at Darrow
Maya Kamara serves as a People Partner at Darrow, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and fostering a positive workplace culture. Her responsibilities include collaborating with leadership to align human resources strategies with business objectives, ensuring that employee needs are met effectively.
Previous Experience at Google
Prior to her current role, Maya worked at Google as a People Consultant in HR from 2021 to 2023. During her two years at Google in Israel, she contributed to various HR initiatives aimed at improving employee satisfaction and operational efficiency. Her experience in this fast-paced environment helped her develop a strong understanding of the tech industry's HR challenges.
Background at Intel Corporation
Maya Kamara has extensive experience at Intel Corporation, where she held multiple roles over a span of nine years. She worked as an HR Project Manager and focused on Employee Wellbeing from 2011 to 2013. Later, she served as a Sourcing Specialist and Talent Adviser from 2014 to 2023, and also worked as an HR Business Partner from 2020 to 2023. Her diverse roles at Intel provided her with a comprehensive understanding of HR functions and employee relations.
Education and Qualifications
Maya holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Consultation from the College of Management, which she completed from 2011 to 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Haifa University, studying from 2007 to 2010. Her educational background equips her with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for effective human resource management.
Early Career at Pelephone
Maya began her career in human resources at Pelephone, where she worked for nine months in 2013 as an HR professional. This early experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in HR and helped her develop foundational skills in employee management and organizational development.