Maya Punjwani
Master's programs admissions consultant with a Harvard MPH
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Grad school and PhDResume and LinkedIn |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Master of Public Health, Harvard School of Public Health; Bachelor's degree in Journalism, University of Florida |
Maya Punjwani is an admissions consultant who helps people apply to master's programs, with a focus on public policy and public service. She also coaches on resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Maya holds a Master of Public Health from Harvard. She worked on global health policy campaigns at the United Nations Foundation and did client engagement at Surgo Health, a health technology company.
What Maya helps with
Maya helps people build strong applications for master's programs. She also helps them improve the documents that support a professional goal.
- Standing out in master's program applications
- Writing entrance essays
- Improving resumes
- Updating LinkedIn profiles
- Applying to public policy programs
- Applying to public service and administration programs
Background and qualifications
Maya earned a Master of Public Health at Harvard School of Public Health. There she founded and led an AI in Healthcare student organization and served as a Teaching Fellow for the MPH104 core class. She also held a biotech fellowship with RA Capital Management. Her bachelor's degree is in journalism from the University of Florida, with a minor in public health. She worked as a Communications Associate at the United Nations Foundation from 2020 to 2023, managing communication and advocacy for a childhood immunization campaign. She also interned at Surgo Health and the NYC Mayor's Office.
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Maya Punjwani reviews
Maya Punjwani has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Maya combines a Harvard public health degree with work in global health policy at the United Nations Foundation.
Best for applicants to master's programs in public policy, public service or public health who want help with essays and resumes.
Common questions
How much does Maya Punjwani charge?
Coaching with Maya runs $70 to $225 an hour. Message Maya from this page for an exact quote.
What does Maya Punjwani help with?
Maya Punjwani helps with standing out in master's program applications, writing entrance essays, improving resumes and updating LinkedIn profiles.
Does Maya Punjwani have reviews?
Maya Punjwani has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Maya Punjwani certified?
Maya Punjwani lists: Master of Public Health, Harvard School of Public Health; Bachelor's degree in Journalism, University of Florida.
How do I contact Maya Punjwani?
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