Maya Kadar Kovalsky is chief culture officer at BrainPOP, the pioneering online K-12 education company whose resources have engaged the hearts and challenged the minds of over 300 million learners worldwide.

She joined BrainPOP in 2010 to lead production of BrainPOP ELL, a proficiency-based English language learning program for all ages. In 2016 she originated the role of chief culture officer with a focus on increasing employee professional growth, building community, and continuing to make BrainPOP an inspiring place to come to work every day.

She earned her BA in Film Studies and Art History from Barnard College, and her MFA in Film Production from Tel Aviv University