Maya Granit
About Maya Granit
Maya Granit is a Product Manager at Watershed, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in sustainability and technology, with experience in various roles including climate advisory and entrepreneurship in the food sector.
Work at Watershed
Maya Granit has been serving as a Product Manager at Watershed since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing climate programs that align with the company's mission to address environmental challenges. Prior to her current position, she worked at Watershed as a Climate Advisor for six months in 2022, where she contributed to initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing carbon footprints.
Education and Expertise
Maya Granit holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science in Environmental Science with a focus on Cleantech from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, completed between 2018 and 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Dartmouth College. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both business and environmental issues, enhancing her expertise in managing climate-related projects.
Background
Maya Granit has a diverse professional background that spans various sectors, including technology, sustainability, and food and agriculture. She has held multiple roles that intersect these fields, such as her time at Tesla and her work as a Co-Founder of Uncommon Cacao. Her experiences in both the private sector and non-profit organizations provide her with a comprehensive perspective on environmental challenges.
Professional Experience
Before joining Watershed, Maya Granit worked at McKinsey & Company in two capacities: as a Summer Associate in 2020 and as an Associate from 2021 to 2022. She also served as a Graduate Research Fellow at the Stanford Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance for two months in 2021. Her earlier roles include positions at Dandelion Chocolate, where she focused on revenue growth, and at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office as a Community Associate.
Commitment to Environmental Issues
Maya Granit has demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing environmental challenges throughout her career. Her involvement in climate advisory roles and her focus on developing bold solutions to sustainability problems reflect her dedication to making a positive impact in the field of environmental science and technology.