Maia Ferdman

Maia Ferdman is the deputy director of the Bedari Kindness Institute. Maia is a dedicated bridge builder and educator. She is the founder and principal of Bridges Intergroup Relations Consulting, which supports organizations and communities to build vibrant spaces of belonging. Throughout her career, Maia has developed numerous interfaith programs, trained government and nonprofit groups in cultural competency, and facilitated conversations across differences about policing, homelessness, racial equity, and more. She is the staff director and lead trainer for the UCLA Dialogue across Difference Initiative, providing a range of skill-building workshops and dialogue opportunities for constituencies across campus.