Maxine Hillman is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and multimedia project production. Currently serving as a Senior Communications Consultant at Akoya, Maxine supports the Water Power Technologies Office, leading digital and live events. Previous roles include Senior Communications Analyst and Communications Analyst at BCS, LLC, where Maxine produced a mini-documentary for the Waves to Water Prize initiative. Prior to that, at Mars On Gravity Productions, Maxine held the title of Director of Production, successfully managing large-scale events and serving high-profile clients such as the ACLU. Maxine's academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Sociology from American University and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Classical Studies from UC San Diego.