MAYA
MOISE

My name is Maya Moise, and I am an athlete, aspiring sports attorney and certified agent, and a passionate advocate for representation in sports. Originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, I am a recent graduate of Rice University and an incoming M.S. in Sports Management student at Columbia University. I am also an Olympic weightlifter and international powerlifter, and my experiences on both sides of the sports industry—as an athlete and an emerging professional—have shaped my passion for the intersection of sports, business, law, and athlete representation.

As the daughter of a Haitian father and a German-Caymanian mother, I grew up at the intersection of cultures, making representation deeply personal to me. Women who look like me remain significantly underrepresented among sports agents and attorneys. In 2025, Essence, in partnership with Wasserman and Diverse Representation, published a groundbreaking study finding that Black women represent just 2% of certified sports agents, including 2.3% of NFLPA-certified agents, 2% of NBPA-certified agents, and 4% of WNBPA-certified agents. Beyond sports, Black women represent only 2% of attorneys in the United States.

I want to help change who is represented, who represents them, and who has a seat at the table. My goal is to build a career advocating for athletes, particularly women, while empowering them to understand their value, build ownership and generational wealth, and create legacies that extend far beyond competition.

To me, a platform is more than a place to compete; it is an opportunity to create impact. Whether I am lifting on one or using mine to advocate for others, I want to open doors, make room, and leave the platform stronger for whoever steps onto it next.