About me
Kaya Lolar is a citizen of the Panawahpskek Nation. She started at MEEA in 2023 as a Changemakers Fellow, transitioned to Policy & Wabanaki Studies Coordinator, and has since graduated from Harvard University in 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Anthropology and English. Kaya has spent many years actively working towards the implementation of a strong Wabanaki Studies education in all schools across what is now called Maine, building curriculum, leading workshops, and collaborating with educators and advisors. Her professional work now falls at the intersection of education and policy, where she strives to strengthen environmental education for all youth.
