Maicharia joins LIFT with over 12 years of management, fundraising and marketing experience within human services, health care and education sectors.  She most recently served as Whittier Street Health Center’s Vice President of Development where she oversaw the strategic management of funds development, marketing, and branding to increase health and social services to a diverse population of Boston residents.

With a deep commitment to empowering individuals and families to become self-sufficient, Maicharia was formerly the Executive Director for the Organization for New Equality (ONE) where she developed programs focused on eliminating poverty through financial literacy, asset development, and community outreach.

As Regional Executive Director for the Boston region, Maicharia oversees the operations and growth of the two LIFT local sites in Cambridge and Somerville and leads LIFT’s external relations with local community, university and investment partners. Maicharia received her Master in Business Administration from Simmons College School of Management and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Connecticut.