MAIA HANES

Maia did not allow two knee surgeries to define her. But they did inspire her. Understanding how frustrating and isolating it can be for student-athletes recovering from injury, she created ReboundU, a nonprofit and social platform to help injured youth recover both mentally and physically. ReboundU creates care packages—Bounce Back Boxes—that include ice packs, a teddy bear support buddy, cards written by teenage volunteers, and invitations to join the peer mentorship program. She’s also created a social platform for injured athletes to share their stories. Maia is active in student government at Glenelg High School, where she is in 11th grade. She is an AP student who is in the National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, and is a Jack & Jill of America, Inc., Columbia, Maryland, chapter member. She also serves as the youth representative on the Howard County Children’s Board.

“Maia is clearly dedicated to social impact and has the creativity and initiative that make her a natural leader to carry out worthy projects.” —Vance MacEwen, Greatest Possible Good

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