Maya Patel is President and Board Member of the Tarsadia Foundation, which works to improve lives through grant funding, promotion of philanthropy and strengthening capabilities of non-profit organizations. In 2016, the National Center for Family Philanthropy recognized the Tarsadia Foundation as a model of successful next-generation engagement in philanthropy. Previously, Maya has held multiple leadership positions at Tarsadia Hotels, a privately owned hotel investment, development, and management company, and has served on the board of several organizations including Cal State Fullerton, Sage Hill School, and Milaap USA.