Maza Hailu

Maza’s Bonderman journey is driven by her passion for storytelling and the arts. She’s deeply curious about the ways race, history, and identity are expressed across cultures and how those stories connect us. As an undergraduate, studying abroad in Ecuador opened her eyes to the transformative power of cultural immersion. It was the first time she truly saw what it meant to explore identity beyond U.S. borders. Now, as a first-generation Ethiopian American, she is eager to deepen her understanding of her own diasporic identity while engaging with communities in Africa, Asia, and South America. Through this journey, Maza hopes to challenge and broaden her understanding of the global Black experience and build meaningful connections through art, dialogue, and shared stories.