# Maya Chalissery

> Product Manager & Founder | Designing for Wellbeing

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/mayachalissery

Hey, I’m Maya. I translate complex human needs into thoughtful, human-centered solutions. My work blends research, strategy, and systems thinking to design experiences and products that address real pain points and deliver measurable impact.
I lead development of a wellness technology for anxiety relief, overseeing strategy, research, and product execution. I thrive in early-stage teams where curiosity, iteration, and mission-driven impact guide decisions.

## Work Experience
### Founder and Head of Product @ AnxieTee
Jan 2024 – Present
Originated the concept for AnxieTee and co-founded the initiative to create sensory-based wearable solutions for everyday anxiety relief. Lead product strategy, roadmap, and execution for AnxieTee’s wearable technology, including defining features, overseeing MVP iterations, and collaborating closely with engineering and design teams. Ensure product development remains user-centered by integrating ongoing feedback from mentors, users, and stakeholders to drive alignment and growth.

### Startup Founder – AnxieTee @ The Basement at UC San Diego
Jan 2025 – Present | La Jolla Shores, California, United States
Selected as part of The Basement’s venture incubation program to develop AnxieTee, a wellness-focused wearable for anxiety management. Collaborating with mentors, advisors, and fellow founders to refine business strategy, validate product-market fit, and advance prototype development.

Selected for: Winter 2025 Cohort, 2025/2026 Cohort

### UI/UX Design Intern @ ADGTech Solutions Inc
Jan 2025 – Jan 2026

### Digital Media and AI Specialist @ UC San Diego
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | La Jolla Shores, California, United States
Led redesign and updates of UC San Diego’s Blink intranet pages, improving content usability for over 1,200 employees. Developed a centralized “Get Help” strategy across Finance web pages, streamlining support pathways and eliminating redundant content. Managed the migration plan of 500+ videos to MediaSpace, leveraging AI summarization to reduce manual annotation time by 80% while enhancing content security and accessibility. Co-led weekly internal communication digests for Business and Finance staff and resolved service tickets through ServiceNow to provide timely assistance.

### Junior UX Designer @ UCSD Design Co
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | La Jolla Shores, California, United States
Collaborated in a dynamic, team-based environment to design and develop a sustainability-focused app aimed at reducing food waste over a 10-week period. Contributed to the app’s visual identity and UX design, crafting an intuitive layout and cohesive aesthetic. Played a leading role in the final launch phase, ensuring the product was fully functional and visually refined before presentation.

### Web Designer @ Prisit
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
Provided comprehensive web design services in a student-led organization catering to students, startups, small businesses, and more.

### Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) @ Kyo
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | California, United States
Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using Natural Environment Teaching and Discrete Trial Training.

### Behavior Therapist @ Kyo
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | California, United States


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Cognitive Science, Specialization in Design & Interaction
UC San Diego


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mayachalissery
- Website: https://www.mayachalissery.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-08