Tricia Maia

Tricia Maia, Head of Product at TED, is a mission-driven leader with over 13 years of experience in designing and scaling platforms that connect people and communities worldwide. Tricia is dedicated to driving impactful user experiences, operational excellence, and empowering her teams to excel.

At TED, Tricia oversees the organization's diverse digital products – ensuring TED's global audience continues to engage with its world-renowned talks, events, and learning initiatives. Her main focus is creating seamless experiences that bring TED's mission of sharing ideas worth spreading to life.

Before joining TED, Tricia held product leadership roles at AlphaSights, Verizon, and Braze. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Fordham University and a Master’s from the London School of Economics.

Known for her ability to navigate complexity and foster collaboration, Tricia consistently delivers products that delight users and drive organizational success. Her colleagues recognize her as a trusted problem solver and advocate for innovation and growth.