Annabella Gelmetti

Executive Assistant to the Finance Director - Mayor's Office - City of Nashville

Musician/Band Leader - GB&J

I am excited to recommend Maia for content creator roles in the sports industry, particularly in women’s hockey, where her instinct for audience-building, digital storytelling, and cultural relevance would be a tremendous asset.

Maia previously managed social media strategy for my band, and her impact was immediate and measurable. Through her understanding of TikTok, streaming behavior, and online fan engagement, she was single-handedly responsible for more than quadrupling our profits from TikTok-driven streams simply by posting the right content at the right time. She has an exceptional ability to identify what will resonate, translate that into compelling posts, and build genuine momentum around a brand.

Beyond her technical understanding of platforms and trends, Maia has a rare gift for creating relevance. She brought new energy, visibility, and personality to my band’s brand, helping us connect with adoring, die-hard fans who felt personally invested in what we were doing. Any team, athlete, organization, or brand would be fortunate to have someone with her ability to cultivate that kind of loyalty and excitement.

Speaking as a professional in government, I also deeply value Maia’s sociopolitical awareness and judgment. She understands that social media is not just about attention.... it is about communication, context, responsibility, and trust. Her knowledge makes her a thoughtful and conscious digital storyteller, especially in spaces like women’s sports where representation, community, and cultural awareness matter.

Maia is creative, perceptive, dependable, and collaborative. She is a great colleague and a trusted friend, and I have no doubt she would bring insight, integrity, and measurable impact to any content creation role.

Katherine Johnson

Co-Founder - Bleacher Babez Seattle

Athletic Brand Client Advisor - Vessi Footwear

Maia the most exceptional business partner I could ever have. She is incredibly motivated, dependable, thoughtful, and consistently proactive. Before I’m even aware of a challenge, Maia has already identified it, developed a solution, and taken action.

In terms of social media and community engagement, Maia has an exceptional instinct for understanding audiences and creating content that resonates with people. She actively listens to and monitors our audience, then translates those insights into strategic, high-performing content. Averaging an impressive 12% engagement rate on TikTok. What truly sets Maia apart from others is her initiative and fearlessness to pursue opportunities. She is constantly willing to explore new markets, build authentic community connections, and experiment creatively until she finds what works. Within the first month of launching 'Bleacher Babez', (a Seattle based women’s sports club) Maia had established relationships with podcasters, sports bloggers, PR representatives, sports teams, and even professional athletes themselves. Maia brings not only reliability and professionalism, but also vision, energy, and results far beyond expectations. I would have never imagined our organization going this far in such a short amount of time, and Maya is the reason! Any team would be incredibly fortunate to have her!

Katelyn Washburn

Assistant Manager - Darden Restaurants

Maia is the kind of person you’re always glad to have on your team. She’s someone I’ve genuinely loved getting to know, both as a teammate and as a person. She thrives in fast-paced, high-energy environments and brings an incredible mix of professionalism, warmth, wit, and hustle to everything she does. Maia is quick on her feet, learns fast, connects naturally with people, and is the kind of person who steps in without being asked because she truly cares about the team’s success. She has a way of making even the most stressful environments feel lighter while still getting the job done at a high level. Her work ethic, energy, and ability to create positive experiences for others will take her far wherever she goes.