Maya Reddy
About Maya Reddy
Maya Reddy is an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Rocca Lab and a Vanderbilt Chapter Executive Board Member at The Alexander Hamilton Society, focusing on policy research and bioethics.
Current Roles at Vanderbilt University
Maya Reddy holds multiple positions at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She works as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the ROCCA Lab, where she focuses on policy research related to biological weapons and refugee prejudice. Additionally, she serves as a Learning Assistant, supporting educational activities within the institution.
Role in The Alexander Hamilton Society
Maya Reddy is actively involved with The Alexander Hamilton Society, serving on the Vanderbilt Chapter Executive Board. She previously held the positions of National Defense Fellow and Hamilton National Fellow in 2022, contributing to initiatives focusing on national defense and foreign policy.
Previous Experience in National Security and Research
In 2022, Maya Reddy interned at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for three months, where she gained valuable experience in national security. She also contributed to scientific research as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Patel Lab in Vanderbilt University in 2021. Her work encompassed various interdisciplinary projects intersecting biology, chemistry, and foreign affairs.
Academic Background and Education
Maya Reddy is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree at Vanderbilt University between 2020 and 2024. Her fields of study include Molecular and Cellular Biology, Political Science, and Communications of Science and Technology. She previously earned her High School Diploma from Pleasant Hill High School, where she studied from 2017 to 2020.
Early Career and Tutoring Experience
From 2017 to 2020, Maya Reddy worked as a Mathematics Tutor while being self-employed in Eugene, Oregon. During the same period, she was also an athlete with USA Archery. These roles helped her develop strong analytical and mentoring skills that complement her current academic pursuits.