MAIYA H. A. LARRY
Summary
Research and consulting professional with a Master's degree in Psychological Science. Expertise in behavioral research, data analysis, and organizational strategy development, driving multi-million-dollar growth. Successful in mentoring teams and transforming complex findings into actionable insights that enhance organizational performance and client experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant - Research & Insights
Lumacast
San Diego, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Consulted with CEO and executive leadership team, delivering research-driven insights to inform strategic decisions for high-end architectural manufacturing company.
- Conduct behavioral, organizational, and market research to support decision-making, staff development, and customer experience optimization.
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify operational trends, client insights, and opportunities for strategic growth.
- Develop executive reports, research summaries, and evidence-based recommendations to support business strategy and product positioning.
- Collaborated with leadership, design, and marketing teams to develop research-supported materials and communication strategies that enhanced project outcomes.
- Advise on organizational strategy, leadership dynamics, acquisition analysis, and operational scaling initiatives aligned with multi-million-dollar growth objectives.
Research Lab Manager & Graduate Researcher
Multicultural Brain/Cognitive Aging Research Center, CSUSM
San Marcos, USA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Administered neuropsychological assessments to evaluate cognitive functioning in culturally diverse adult populations.
- Supervised undergraduate research assistants in test administration and data entry, enhancing their research methodology skills.
- Collaborated on manuscript writing and conference presentations, contributing to dissemination of research findings.
- Authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications exploring cognitive functioning and cultural moderators in aging.
Graduate Teaching Assistant & Psychology Instructor
Departments of Psychology & Behavioral Sciences, CSUSM
San Marcos, USA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Taught weekly breakout sections and delivered lectures for Introduction to Psychology.
- Supported Psychological Testing and Statistics courses through grading and assignment development.
- Provided mentorship and academic support to improve student performance and engagement.
Graduate Mentor - Summer Scholars Apprentice Program
Center for Training, Research & Educational Excellence (CTREE), CSUSM
San Marcos, USA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Mentored undergraduate researchers in study design, data analysis, and dissemination of findings, enhancing their research skills and confidence.
- Developed and presented research posters on neuropsychological performance and daily functioning, effectively communicating complex findings to diverse audiences.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance student learning experiences.
Research Assistant
Children's Knowledge of Social Thinking & Reasoning Lab, CSUSM
San Marcos, USA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered behavioral tasks to children ages 3-6 to investigate trust and social reasoning.
- Supported participant recruitment and data collection, contributing to successful completion of research project and preparation of presentation materials.
- Collected and organized data from participant interviews and surveys.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Autism Learning Partners
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered targeted ABA interventions for children with autism, enhancing collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored and documented behavioral progress data, contributing to the achievement of individualized treatment goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychological Science
California State University San Marcos
05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Science
California State University San Marcos
05-2022
Skills
- Research methodologies
- market research
- Data analytics tools
- Statistical software proficiency
- Survey design and analysis
- Technical documentation
- Qualitative analysis
- Program assessment strategies
- Leadership development
- Mentorship and coaching abilities
- Effective public speaking
- Strategic organizational planning
Publications
- Informant characteristics influence reports of participant functioning and their associations with neuropsychological performance in non-Hispanic Black adults., Graves, L. V., Hamill, S., Larry, M., Williams, D., 2023, Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology
- Sex/gender dyad differences on informant reports of participants' daily functioning., Graves, L. V., Conaway, Z., Weberg, M., Lozano, J., Mercer, E., Larry, M., Vergonia, L., accepted, 2024, Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology
- Informant characteristics influence reports of participant functioning and their associations with neuropsychological performance in Asian American adults., Larry, M., Graves, L. V., accepted, 2024, Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology
- Dementia worry and subjective and objective cognition in ethnoracially diverse young adults., Larry, M., Graves, L. V., accepted, 2024, Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology
Languages
English
Professional
Japanese
Professional
Timeline
Consultant - Research & Insights
Lumacast
08.2024 - Current
Graduate Mentor - Summer Scholars Apprentice Program
Center for Training, Research & Educational Excellence (CTREE), CSUSM
06.2023 - 08.2023
Research Lab Manager & Graduate Researcher
Multicultural Brain/Cognitive Aging Research Center, CSUSM
08.2022 - 05.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant & Psychology Instructor
Departments of Psychology & Behavioral Sciences, CSUSM
08.2022 - 05.2024
Research Assistant
Children's Knowledge of Social Thinking & Reasoning Lab, CSUSM
08.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Autism Learning Partners
01.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Psychological Science
California State University San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Science
California State University San Marcos