Michael Vazquez is the Founding Partner of The Maiden Group, a social impact agency and research and consulting firm that facilitates partnerships to strengthen democratic institutions and broaden civic participation. A public theologian and organizing, communications, and policy strategist, Michael has contributed across civil society on a diverse policy agenda aimed at advancing fairness, opportunity, and civic engagement.

He has previously served as an Advisor at Public Private Strategies, as the Religion & Faith Director at the Human Rights Campaign, and as Senior Communications Strategist at the USAID Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

Today, his work spans global health, artificial intelligence, and domestic economic policy to support working families. Across these areas, Michael advances initiatives that are pro-family, pro-worker, and rooted in the pursuit of the common good. He supports both secular and faith-based organizations, as well as political and philanthropic leaders, in navigating polarization and fostering cooperation across divides.

In 2021, Michael was named by the Center for American Progress as a “Faith Leader to Watch.” He holds a Master’s in Theological Studies from Duke University’s Divinity School, and his work has appeared in Punchbowl News, Florida Politics, National Catholic Reporter, Georgetown University’s Berkley Forum for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, and USA Today.