TDP Team

Led by Founder & CEO, Maura O’Neill, backed by a team with decades of startup and cross-industry experience

Maura O’Neill

Founder

As a four-time entrepreneur, the hurdles faced today by Maura O’Neill’s students at UC Berkeley and the countless female founders she’s mentored are the same ones she had to overcome 40 years ago when she started her first company. It’s time for a change. Not in 700 years, but in our lifetime. Relentlessly focused on sourcing and scaling breakthrough ideas, Maura has spent her career as a tri-sector leader. It is her bold thinking, decades of entrepreneurial experience, deep and broad networks along with her policy chops that Maura is bringing to bear at The Decade Project.

Yinhui (Kami) Yang

Data & Research Analyst

Yinhui (Kami) Yang serves as a Data & Research Analyst at The Decade Project, where she leads data visualization, analysis, and storytelling initiatives that inform policy and promote equity in entrepreneurship. She brings a background in business analytics, data science, and public research, with experience spanning demographic analysis, dashboard development, and machine learning. Prior to TDP, Kami collaborated with organizations such as Puget Sound Energy and the University of Washington on data-driven projects supporting environmental and social impact. She is passionate about using data to drive inclusive decision-making and completed her Master's in Data Science from Seattle University.

Megan mays

Grants Administer and Director of Native Affairs

As a seasoned expert in grants management and compliance, Megan Mays has successfully secured and managed millions of dollars in funding to support Native relations and community-driven initiatives. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership, an MBA, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Business Administration. With a passion for empowering communities and advancing sustainable impact, she brings both strategic insight and hands-on experience to every project. Outside of her professional life, she is a proud wife and mother to four energetic boys.