Standing Desk was born from a simple realization: the best programs happen when strategy meets execution, and when someone cares enough to get the details right.

With over fifteen years in marketing/communications and nonprofit programs, founder Maya Sanford has managed everything from intimate workshops to million-dollar education portfolios. She turns complex research into accessible learning experiences.

But here's what really drives Standing Desk: the belief that education and programs should actually work both for the people creating them and the people experiencing them. That means attainable timelines, budgets that make sense, stakeholders who feel heard, and content that resonates.

Maya's path wasn't linear. It started with marketing for small businesses, moved through talent coordination at a live music venue, and eventually found its home in continuing education. Each stop added a new skill that now serves Standing Desk clients.

A forever learner dedicated to process and creativity, family and the greater good, Maya continues to deepen her expertise while staying grounded in what matters: building programs that create real impact.