Maylee Acosta

Maylee’s passion for city governance was ignited while serving on the Peoria Youth Advisory Board in high school, strengthened by a political science degree from NAU, and solidified in her professional career working for the City of Peoria, AZ. As Peoria’s Community Navigator, Maylee researches, refers, and advocates for community resources on behalf of the most vulnerable populations. This experience has taught Maylee that a city worker’s expertise can be the difference between a flourishing or struggling community, which is why she wants to have a well-rounded understanding of city government while simultaneously being a leader people trust. This fellowship provides the opportunity for Maylee to grow towards the government leader she aspires to be. When not working in the office or classroom, you will likely find Maylee cheering loudly at ASU sporting events!