Maya Wiley Bio, Age, Height, Family, Husband, Daughters, MSNBC, Net Worth, Salary

Maya Wiley
Maya Wiley

Maya Wiley Biography

Maya Wiley is an American civil rights activist and former board chair of the NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board. Currently, Wiley is the vice president for social justice at New School and the Henry Cohen Professor of Urban Policy and Management. She is also the Legal Analyst for MSNBC.

Maya went to school at Colombia University and graduated with a Juris Doctorate. While there, she served as the executive editor of the Colombia human rights law review and the president of the black law student association. In addition, She volunteered at the AIDS Discrimination Law Clinic.

Moreover, Maya was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar; the recipient of the Jane Marks Murphy Prize in clinical advocacy. She was a Paul Robeson Fellow and Charles Evan Hughes Fellow. Maya also joined Dartmouth University and earned her degree in psychology.

Maya has previously worked in the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Afterward, she worked in the American Civil Liberties Union, as well as the Open Society Institue. Wiley founded and served as the president of the Center for Social Inclusion. It is a national policy strategy organization that aims to reduce structural racism.

Additionally, Wiley is the Vice President for Social Justice at The New School. She was appointed the Henry Cohen Professor of Public and Urban Policy at The New School’s Milano School of Policy, Management and Environment. Maya also worked with Time Magazine, The Guardian, and Essence.com. She served as a Legal Analyst for NBC News and is also the legal analyst for MSNBC.

Maya Wiley Age

How old is Maya Wiley? Maya is 60 years old as of 2024. She was born on January 2, 1964, in Washington, D.C., the United States of America. In addition, Maya celebrates her birthday on January 2nd every year.

Maya Wiley Height | Weight

Wiley stands at a height of 6 feet (1.82 m). Her weight is not yet known to us. However, we will update this information as soon as it’s available.

Maya Wiley Family | Siblings

Wiley was born to her father George A. Wiley and her mother Wretha Frances Wiley. She was raised up in Washington D.C. Her father was a civil rights leader. Her father founded the Syracuse chapter of Congress of Racial Equality. Moreover, he also founded the National Welfare Rights Organization.

However, in August 1973, George was reported missing, and it was presumed that he drowned while sailing in the Chesapeake Bay. At the University of Syracuse, the George Wiley Award for Exceptional Performance in Organic Chemistry is named after him. Maya’s father is also one of the most well-known 1960s black campaigners.

Maya Wiley Husband | Children

Wiley got married to Harlan Mandel, the CEO of the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF). He is also popular in the world of finance. Harlan is a business lawyer by profession and holds a law degree from Columbia University Law of School. Moreover, they are blessed with two daughters named Naja Wiley Mandel and Kai Wiley Mandel. One of her daughters is a feminist. Wiley lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Maya Wiley Net Worth

Wiley has an estimated net worth of between $1 million$5 million. Her income is mainly attributed to her career as a civil rights activist and Legal Analyst. 

Maya Wiley’s Salary

Maya receives an estimated annual salary of $83,377.

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