Maya Zanhour

Educator/Teacher

With over 20 years of experience in the banking sector, Maya made a bold career shift to follow her passion for education. Now serving as the Student Affairs Manager at Huda Schools, she is the driving force behind TEDxHudaSchools and other student-centered initiatives. Maya is passionate about empowering young minds, fostering talent, and creating platforms where students can find their voice. A natural public speaker and mentor, she thrives on helping students unlock their potential. She speaks Arabic, English, and French, and is currently learning Turkish.

I am deeply passionate about education, personal growth, and the transformative power of lifelong learning. After over two decades in the banking sector, I found new purpose in working with students—helping them discover their talents, build confidence, and pursue their own paths with passion. I’m also passionate about public speaking as a tool for empowerment and connection. My journey reflects a belief that it’s never too late to change direction, learn something new, and make a meaningful impact—no matter your age.

At 40, I left a successful banking career to follow a passion I had long set aside—education. Many see middle age as a time to settle, but I discovered it can be a time to begin again. Changing careers at 40 wasn’t a setback; it was a turning point. I learned that it’s never too late to study something new, find your true calling, and become a lifelong learner. Middle age isn’t the closing chapter—it’s a powerful new introduction

banking, Economics, education, Finance, management, marketing