Maya Ziswiler

Maya Ziswiler

Maya Ziswiler is the head of programs and social finance at the UBS Optimus Foundation. Her team develops and manages high impact philanthropic programs in education, health, child protection, and the environment. Maya leads the development of innovative social finance solutions to mobilize private capital in new and more efficient ways. Maya spearheaded the foundation's work on the first development impact bond and impact-linked loans.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Why development impact bonds could become a lot more important

Opinion: Why development impact bonds could become a lot more important

almost 5 years ago // Sponsored by UBS Optimus Foundation

Development impact bonds are poised for growth as demand rises for innovative tools that will help us fulfill the SDGs. Benefits for governments, recipients, philanthropists, and investors can be substantial.

Opinion: Privatized education's growing role requires data, attention and planning

Opinion: Privatized education's growing role requires data, attention and planning

about 9 years ago // Education

Critics of privatized education argue the high costs put them out of reach for low-income families. But Nichola Burnett from R4D and Maya Ziswiler from UBS explain why the question of school fees is far more complex and how we can give families greater access and more options to make informed choices.