About Me
Where creativity, neuroscience, and community impact come together.
Maya Haubold is a student, artist, flutist, author, and aspiring neuroscience researcher whose interests lie at the intersection of science, creativity, and community impact.
A rising sophomore at Baruch College Campus High School, Maya is particularly interested in traumatic brain injury, neuroimaging, data analysis, and neurological recovery. Her interest in neuroscience began after experiencing a concussion, which inspired her to explore how brain injuries are detected, monitored, and treated—and how research can improve outcomes for patients and families.
Beyond the classroom, Maya is an accomplished visual artist, an All-City Concert Band flutist, and a young author. She is also the founder of Heads Up NYC, a youth-led initiative focused on brain injury awareness, helmet safety, and prevention.
Through research, art, music, writing, and service, Maya hopes to combine intellectual curiosity with creative problem-solving to make a meaningful and lasting difference.
Passion Projects
- HeadsUp NYC — a community service project raising awareness around brain injury prevention and advocacy.
- The City of Fruit Salad: Timmy Tomato Saves the Day — a personal children’s book published on Amazon.
Relevant
Experience
- September 2026 – June 2027
STEM Junior Research Fellowship @ Biobus, New York, NY
Selected for paid fellowship as 1 of 9 students among 800+ applicants. Will receive training and mentorship to develop an independent project, and gain teaching and leadership experience as a co-instructor in science events and programs.
- July 2026 – present
Founder and CEO of Heads Up NYC, New York, NY
Founder and CEO of Heads Up NYC, a community service organization aimed to raise awareness around brain injury prevention and advocacy. (www.headsupnyc.org)
- June 2026 – present
Summer Research Internship @ Mount Sinai, New York, NY
Conducting novel research on identifying biomarkers and potential gene therapies for traumatic brain injury under Professor Charles Mobbs.
- September 2025 – present
New York City All City Concert Band — Flute
Selected as one of few freshmen citywide to join this competitive honor ensemble which performs advanced concert repertoire. Performing in Carnegie Hall in May 2026!
- February 2025 – present
Baruch College Campus High School — Badminton Team
Selected as one of few freshmen to join the high school team.
- Summer 2025 – present
Author/Illustrator of Children’s Short Story — in progress
Authoring & illustrating a children’s short story focused on introducing fruits & vegetables to young children in a fun & amusing manner hoping to make parents' lives easier during mealtime struggles. Integrating Gen AI with my own authentic artwork to create illustrations before seeking publication & small book tours to local communities.
- Summer 2025
STEM Institute @ City College, New York, NY
Selected to the Architecture Course collaborating on a real-world urban design project for the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT). Research & design focused on a new layout for roads to be more efficient, organized & improve overall city safety. Only proposal selected for formal presentation to NYC DOT. Awarded Best Student Award.
Clubs &
Service
- Since January 2026
Impact 100 NYC Next Gen
Serving local nonprofits through a next-generation giving circle.
- Fall 2025 – present
Community Service at BCCHS — Lorax Club & Sending Sunshine
Participating in school-based environmental and community service initiatives.
- Since Fall 2025
Baruch Event Committee (BEC)
Active member coordinating events for the school community.
- Since Fall 2025
NYC Department of Education’s All City Concert Band — Flute
Flautist in the citywide honor ensemble.
- Since Fall 2025
Debate Club, Art Club, and Student Government at BCCHS
Active member across extracurricular clubs and student leadership.
Education
Baruch College Campus High School
September 2025 – Present · Expected Graduation June 2029
Current Coursework: Biology & Biology Lab, Geometry, Global Literature, Global History, Studio Art Foundations, Spanish II, Debate.
The School at Columbia University
September 2017 – June 2025
1st – 8th grades.
Honors
Top Team Award
May 2026
NYC Urban Debate League.
Student of the Month
March 2026
Selected for passion in English Class at Baruch College Campus High School.
Best Student Award
Summer 2025
Academic excellence in STEM Institute.
Flautist
Since September 2025
NYC All City Concert Band.
Skills
