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Maya Bird-Murphy, a designer and educator, founded Mobile Makers, an acclaimed nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing design and skill-building workshops to youth in underserved communities. Bird-Murphy expanded the nonprofit’s impact by launching the Mobile Makerspace, a repurposed USPS delivery van that serves as a multifunctional hub for design, education and community engagement. Through her unwavering commitment to genuine community involvement, Maya has emerged as a trailblazer in reshaping architectural practices, amplifying the voices of everyday people and centering community engagement in the design process.