Name: Maya Aminova
Pronouns: She/her
District: New England & Bermuda District
Key Club name: Taunton High School
Year in school: 12
What are your hobbies outside of Key Club?
I love playing and listening to music! I play the clarinet, guitar and harmonica. I listen to every genre, but my favorite bands/singers are Simon and Garfunkel, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan and George Harrison.
Why did you join Key Club?
I joined Key Club in eighth grade to be alongside my older sister, who was a senior at the time. She made the club sound so cool that I just had to join.
Why did you run for the international board?
Because of my passion for working with others. The more time I spent in Key Club, the more I realized I wanted to contribute on a larger scale.
Past Key Club International leadership experience:
I started as a class representative for my home club and then became the social media coordinator for my home club. Then I became a lieutenant governor for New England. This past year, I was district bulletin editor.
What do you like most about Key Club International?
Key Club allows you to build great relationships with the people around you. I’ve met some of my closest friends through Key Club. The community and the diverse backgrounds make this organization so wonderful, and meeting people from all these cultures is always inspiring.
What are you most looking forward to this year?
Working with my districts, since all of them vary geographically and by size. I am really excited to be a part of these atmospheres and learn more about how other districts of Key Club International work.
What is your favorite Key Club memory and why?
At the district convention in 2025, I created/hosted an Intro to Canva workshop with my best friend. The planning was stressful, but that’s how I got so close with my best friend. We had a really great turnout with so many attendees participating and interacting.
What is your career ambition?
I would like to be an elementary school teacher for a while but eventually work in R&D engineering.
What is your favorite book?
“Galapagos” by Kurt Vonnegut.
What is your favorite animal?
A monkey!
What place would you like to visit?
I would love to visit Switzerland.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be an astronaut (and still do, a little).
What is your favorite food or snack?
Golden kiwis or Funfetti Little Bites.
Do you collect anything?
CDs and vinyls.
What is the best advice ever given to you?
Always appreciate the little positive moments throughout the day.
Anything else you want to share?
I am so excited to see how I will stay connected to Key Club International and the people I have met here!