Maya Wright Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats
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Maya Wright Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Maya Wright is a graduate student at Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, pursuing a Master of Public Health with a focus on Global Health. Originally from Peachtree City, Georgia, Wright graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Human Health and Spanish Linguistics from Emory University in May 2023. Her aspiration to work in global health is driven by a desire to contribute to social change and utilize her expertise in global citizenship.
Wright has actively participated in various research projects, including a notable presentation at the SIREN 2025 National Research Meeting in San Diego, California. Here, she presented on a community-engaged approach to addressing the social care needs of birthing people in Atlanta, focusing on developing standardized screening tools for obstetric care visits. Her research aims to reduce racial and socioeconomic disparities in maternal outcomes.
In addition to her academic and research pursuits, Wright has also engaged in several internships and volunteer activities that align with her career goals. She served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Emory University School of Medicine, where she supported research into how natural disasters affect access to treatment for non-communicable diseases in the USVI and Puerto Rico. Her role included translating documents and organizing survey data, showcasing her proficiency in Spanish.
Wright’s involvement with The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change as a Special Project Intern allowed her to collaborate on initiatives that strengthen community relationships and promote social change. She also worked as a freelance ESL Tutor with Cartus and as an English Tutor with Ringle, further demonstrating her commitment to educational outreach.
Her participation in “Jeopardy!” underscores her diverse talents and interests. Wright competed in the “Jeopardy! High School Reunion Tournament” and finished in third place, bringing her academic and quick-thinking skills to a national audience.
Maya Wright is not only a dedicated student and researcher but also an active participant in community service through organizations like Circle K International and Project SHINE, where she mentored and tutored students from immigrant and refugee households. Her extensive involvement in public health, research, and community service highlights her commitment to making a significant impact on global health issues.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Maya Wright |
| Location & Residence | Originally from Peachtree City, Georgia; currently in Atlanta, Georgia |
| Profession & Jobs | Graduate Student, Aspiring Global Health Professional |
| Gender & Sex | Female |
| Age & Date of Birth | |
| Nationality & Ethnicity | American |
| Education & School | Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, Master of Public Health in Global Health (2024-2026); Emory University, Bachelor of Arts in Public Health and Spanish Linguistics (2019-2023) |
| Relationships (Married/Dating/Sexuality) & Family | |
| Biography & More Details | “Jeopardy!” contestant, dedicated to addressing global health disparities, active in community service and research related to public health. |
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Maya Wright Jeopardy Results
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 21 February 2025 | Maya Wright Atlanta, Georgia Graduate Student Final Score: $1,447 Round 2 Score: $1,400 Round 1 Score: $2,200 | Roger Craig Arlington, Virginia Applied Scientist Winning Score: $36,000 Round 2 Score: $36,000 Round 1 Score: $2,600 | John Focht Originally El Paso, Texas Baseball Software Team Lead Final Score: $14,715 Round 2 Score: $13,800 Round 1 Score: $7,800 |
| Thursday, 9 March 2023 | Jackson Jones Junior at Vanderbilt University Louisville, Kentucky 2 Day Total Score: $35,198 Final Score: $11,198 Round 2 Score: $5,600 Round 1 Score: $3,600 | Maya Wright Senior at Emory University Peachtree City, Georgia 2 Day Total Score: $24,610 Final Score: $21,240 Round 2 Score: $14,200 Round 1 Score: $2,400 | Justin Bolsen First-Year Student at Brown University Canton, Georgia 2 Day Total Score: $35,561 Winning Score: $21,991 Round 2 Score: $11,000 Round 1 Score: $3,000 |
| Wednesday, 8 March 2023 | Jackson Jones Junior at Vanderbilt University Louisville, Kentucky Winning Score: $24,000 Round 2 Score: $14,000 Round 1 Score: $4,800 | Maya Wright Senior at Emory University Peachtree City, Georgia Final Score: $3,370 Round 2 Score: $4,400 Round 1 Score: $2,000 | Justin Bolsen First-Year Student at Brown University Canton, Georgia Final Score: $13,570 Round 2 Score: $18,401 Round 1 Score: $9,000 |
| Tuesday, 7 March 2023 | Caleb Richmond Sophomore at Georgetown University Bedford, New Hampshire Final Score: $1,563 Round 2 Score: $9,582 Round 1 Score: $3,200 | Maya Wright Senior at Emory University Peachtree City, Georgia Winning Score: $15,600 Round 2 Score: $7,800 Round 1 Score: $3,400 | Tim Cho Senior at Columbia University Champaign, Illinois Final Score: $1,999 Round 2 Score: $8,800 Round 1 Score: $8,200 |
| Monday, 20 February 2023 | Audrey Sarin Senior at Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo Seattle, Washington Final Score: $0 Round 2 Score: $3,400 Round 1 Score: $3,000 | Maya Wright Senior at Emory University Peachtree City, Georgia Winning Score: $20,800 Round 2 Score: $19,600 Round 1 Score: $7,200 | Rohit Kataria Junior at Vanderbilt University Wheelersburg, Ohio Final Score: $7,175 Round 2 Score: $7,600 Round 1 Score: $3,000 |