Alida Birnam

Alida Birnam joined the institute in December 2017 as executive administrator and keeps the Institute’s operations infrastructure running smoothly. From accounting to human resources, Alida is an integral member of the Maynard Institute team. Prior to joining the Maynard Institute, Alida worked at the Center for Investigative Reporting assisting with the logistics for their diversity fellowship program. She received her BS in Business Administration from U.C. Berkeley and holds a Master’s degree in International Business from Monterey Institute of International Studies (now Middlebury). She also homeschooled her three children who are now adults pursuing careers in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.