Maya Velez

class: Freshman

hometown: Cleveland, OH

high school: Saint Joseph Academy

bio

An Ohio native out of Saint Joseph Academy who competed in rowing, winning Midwest Championships in 2023 and 2024. A multiple-time Scholastic Rowing National Championships competitor, earning a career-best second-place finish. Double majoring in Political Science and Environmental Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Born September 17, 2008. Enjoys baking and painting. Chose Villanova for its strong academic programs.

2026–27 · Freshman

  • Serves as Team Manager

BEFORE VILLANOVA

  • Member of the women's rowing team.

  • Two-time Midwest Rowing Champion (2023, 2024).

  • Competed at the Scholastic Rowing National Championships each year, earning a career-best second-place finish.