Maya Woods-Cadiz
How to read this site: This homepage provides a governance level overview of how I lead across organizational contexts. The pages are organized for board review, with concise materials that reflect consistency, inspiration, systematized vision, and accountability delivered with clarity and support.
This site is structured for executive search firms, governing boards, and senior stakeholders conducting leadership review. It is intentionally concise and decision oriented, with emphasis on governance, systems discipline, financial stewardship, and stable execution under accountability across public education, nonprofit organizations, and mission aligned enterprises.
Candidate Snapshot
Executive Leadership Across Organizational Contexts
Organizational context changes with size, complexity, and stakeholder environment. The leadership essentials remain consistent: clear governance, disciplined systems, and accountability delivered with clarity and support.
Small and Emerging
Foundational governance and operating discipline.
- Clarify roles, decision rights, and routines
- Establish compliance, documentation, and controls
- Set expectations, culture, and performance cadence
Mid Sized and Growing
Alignment, coherence, and scalable execution.
- Align board, executive team, and operating priorities
- Strengthen talent systems and performance management
- Maintain clarity, accountability, and stability through growth
Large and Complex
Governance at scale under public accountability.
- Lead through layered structures and shared accountability
- Manage risk, scrutiny, and stakeholder expectations
- Ensure coherence across departments and outcomes
Financial Leadership Across Organizational Contexts
Financial leadership across organizational contexts requires governance discipline, multi year planning, risk management, and transparent accountability. The purpose is organizational stability, sustainability, and responsible alignment of resources to mission and outcomes.
Small and Emerging
Fiscal controls and early stakeholder confidence.
- Implement basic controls, processes, and reporting
- Align resources to mission and priorities
- Build trust with boards, donors, and stakeholders
Mid Sized and Growing
Forecasting, sustainability, and decision support.
- Implement multi year forecasting and scenarios
- Balance staffing, investment, and long term viability
- Improve reporting for governance and executive decisions
Large and Complex
Guardrails, risk discipline, and transparent accountability.
- Govern financial systems through clear guardrails
- Manage compliance exposure and long term obligations
- Communicate tradeoffs clearly to boards and the public