Executive Profile • Board-ready • Decision-useful

Maya Woods-Cadiz

Superintendent & CEO | Turnaround & Performance | Governance, Finance, & Systems Execution

Executive leader with a record of driving academic performance, organizational stability, and operational discipline through clear governance, strong financial stewardship, and systems execution. Known for visible leadership presence, stakeholder trust, and delivering measurable outcomes across complex, high-accountability environments.

Focus: Governance cadence • Strategy-to-execution • Financial discipline • Talent development • Renewal & compliance

Executive snapshot

What boards and recruiters should know

Leadership style

  • Visible, steady presence with high follow-through.
  • Clear expectations, aligned roles, disciplined execution.
  • Relationship-driven leadership anchored in service.

Operating principles

  • No surprises. Decision-ready reporting cadence.
  • Compliance and ethics as non-negotiables.
  • Systems that hold under pressure.

Where I add value

  • Stabilization and turnaround execution.
  • Governance and board partnership.
  • Budget discipline and resource alignment.

What I look for

  • A values-aligned board and leadership team.
  • A community committed to student success.
  • Mutual fit, clarity, and shared expectations.

This profile is designed to support thoughtful review and informed decision-making. I value clarity, alignment, and partnership grounded in trust and shared expectations.