TESTIMONIALS & RECOMENDATIONS

Over the last two years I have had the pleasure of working with Maya Elias. Under her guidance and direction, we have produced numerous high level events for Place of Hope.

Her ability to multitask, lead & direct vendors and facilitate the fundraising requirements of Place of Hope has been beyond impressive. With months of planning going into each event along with a final test of the onsite execution, Maya has shown that she has what it takes to get the job done.

I have had the privilege of working closely with Maya for more than 3 years on projects ranging from large-scale philanthropic galas, runway productions  and multi-million-dollar fundraising campaigns. In every context, she has proven herself to be that rarest of talents: a visionary creative who executes with military precision and leads with extraordinary emotional intelligence.

Maya operates at the intersection of art, storytelling, and impact with a fluency I have seldom encountered. Her background as a published poet infuses everything she touches—scripts, stage direction, donor communications, video concepts—with a lyrical depth that moves people emotionally while never sacrificing clarity or strategic intent. What sets her apart, however, is her ability to hold the entire ecosystem of a project in her mind at once: the big-picture narrative, the human beings on stage and in the audience, the technical cues, the budget, and the institutional mission. Most people excel at one or two of those dimensions. Maya never drops a single one.

In live production, she is simply peerless. Her run-of-show documents are the gold

standard—exacting, cue-to-cue masterpieces that AV teams routinely praise. During shows, I’ve sat beside her in the booth and watched her anticipate glitches two beats before they occur, correct course in real time, and keep every performer and guest feeling completely supported—all while maintaining an almost preternatural calm that steadies the entire crew.

Seasoned technical directors who have worked every major venue in the country have told me, unprompted, that Maya is among the two or three best show-callers they’ve ever had.

As a fundraising strategist, Maya understands that people do not give to spreadsheets; they give to stories and to people they trust. The peer-to-peer campaigns she has architected do not merely meet goals—they create lasting communities of ambassadors who feel genuine ownership of the mission because Maya hands them a narrative worth carrying forward.

Artists, musicians, models, executives, and board members all ask for her by name. She

manages talent and high-level stakeholders with a combination of deep respect for their craft, unflagging professionalism, and authentic warmth that turns one-off collaborations into long-term partnerships. In high-pressure, multi-vendor environments with six- and seven-figure budgets, problems inevitably arise; with Maya, they are solved quietly, gracefully, and before most people even notice they existed.

Beyond her technical and creative excellence, Maya possesses two qualities that cannot be taught: impeccable aesthetic instinct (everything she touches looks and feels more

sophisticated and more soulful than the budget should allow) and an emotional intelligence that allows her to read and unify any room—teenage volunteers, celebrity performers, or

eight-figure donors—with equal ease.

I have watched younger creatives grow under her mentorship, emerging more confident and more skilled simply for having worked alongside her. In short, Maya does not just elevate

projects; she elevates people.

Any organization or team fortunate enough to bring Maya on board will not only gain an

extraordinary producer, storyteller, and strategist—they will gain a leader who makes everyone around her better. I recommend her with the highest possible enthusiasm and without a single reservation.

I am pleased to offer my full recommendation for Maya Elias and her newly launched Multidisciplinary Creative Collective, an innovative and dynamic business that brings a fresh, thoughtful, and highly professional approach to event planning and creative production.

Through my work with community events and organizations, I have seen firsthand the exceptional talent Maya brings to every project. Her creativity, attention to detail, and ability to bring diverse concepts together into a cohesive vision set her apart in the event planning field. Maya has an innate ability to elevate even the simplest idea into something memorable and meaningful.

What truly distinguishes Maya is her capacity to blend artistry with precise logistical execution. She anticipates challenges before they arise, communicates clearly with all partners involved, and ensures that every element from design to guest experience—runs smoothly. Her leadership style is collaborative, professional, and grounded in a sincere passion for creating purposeful experiences.

The Multidisciplinary Creative Collective is a direct reflection of her strengths. By bringing together talented creatives across multiple fields, Maya has created a resource that can support a wide range of events, from community gatherings and corporate functions to specialized artistic experiences. Her vision, professionalism, and commitment to excellence make her an outstanding partner for any event planning needs.

I confidently and wholeheartedly recommend Maya Elias and her Multidisciplinary Creative Collective. She would be an asset to any organization or client seeking innovative event design, reliable project management, and a truly inspired creative approach.

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I would like to highly recommend Maya Elias, an exceptional event planner whose expertise in curating sophisticated, high-end events has consistently exceeded my expectations. Since meeting her, Maya has demonstrated unparalleled skill in managing high-profile events throughout the course of our collaborations, from exclusive, opulent galas and fundraisers to intimate, lavish private gatherings.

Maya displays meticulous attention to detail; paired with her deep understanding of luxury, and her innate ability to blend creative elements with practical ones, Maya is able to execute every event flawlessly - meeting and exceeding expectations along the way. I have worked with Maya as she seamlessly coordinates logistics (working with multiple vendors, coordinating with musicians as well as A/V teams, caterers, and more), and I've experienced first-hand how she maintains the highest standards of elegance for every event.

Her superpower is the ability to curate memorable experiences, creating polished events that guests can marvel at. Each of the events I have experienced have been a raving success - guests enjoyed the entertainment and atmosphere, and the charities we worked to help raise money for were also pleased with the results. Professionalism, discretion, exceptional organizational skills, and innovative ideas are hallmarks of the events that I have seen Maya produce, and I highly recommend her without reservation.