TDP Team

Led by Founder & CEO, Maura O’Neill & Anna Blue, 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.

ANNA BLUe

CEO in Residence

Anna Blue serves as CEO in Residence for The Decade Project (TDP), where she provides strategic leadership to accelerate TDP’s mission of creating equity in business ownership through empowering entrepreneurs and advancing systemic change.

With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of social impact and business, Anna has built a reputation for developing initiatives that align social good and business growth. Anna has worked with global brands like Disney, Apple, IHG, WWE, and Meta, driving purpose-driven collaborations that empower communities, generate new revenue, and elevate brands.

In addition to her leadership at TDP, Anna is the Founder and CEO of Blue Moss Group, where she continues to help organizations enhance impact and drive growth. She has also held executive roles at the AHLA Foundation, Girl Up at the United Nations Foundation, The Female Quotient, and the Tech Coalition, leading initiatives in gender equity, workforce development, urban education, and digital safety.

A trusted voice on equity, leadership, and the future of work, Anna has spoken at global stages such as Cannes Lions, SXSW, AdWeek, Aspen Ideas Festival, and more than 30 industry conferences in tech and hospitality.

Makaila Kuulei Booth

Executive Assistant and Marketing

Makaila Booth serves as Executive Assistant to the leadership at The Decade Project, supporting strategic initiatives, operations, and communications that advance equity in entrepreneurship. She brings a background in higher education, athletics, and social impact, with expertise in project management, marketing, and event coordination. Prior to TDP, Makaila led student engagement at Upward Bound and game day programming at the University of Washington. She is passionate about expanding access to education and opportunity, particularly for underserved communities.

Yinhui (Kami) Yang

Data 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.