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Maya
Pri-Tal Ohana- Flynn Group
“ My desire for information and my curiosity can’ t hold back competence or getting things done,” she adds.“ You have to focus on what matters and what doesn’ t, then offer the best advice to help the business move forward.”
Operators and people
Much of the compliance team’ s impact shows up quietly. Policies shorten. Processes merge. Systems handle steps that once required reminders. Operators notice when tasks disappear from their workload.
Maya frames that outcome as stress reduction. When compliance works, it removes pressure rather than adding it.“ At the end of the day, we take what stresses people out and eliminate that stress,” she says.
Her interest in the restaurant industry reinforces that focus. Flynn Group’ s brands serve guests in everyday moments, and she values contributing to those experiences from behind the scenes.“ I love the restaurant industry. I love being part of giving people the experiences they want when they visit our brands.”
Flynn Group recognized her contribution with the Only the Best award, which she received as the first team member outside headquarters to earn the honor. The recognition reflected alignment with company values rather than a single initiative.
Maya’ s path from litigator to in-house compliance leader didn’ t follow a straight line, and that’ s exactly what makes her story inspiring. Every pivot added depth, perspective, and resilience. Her experience highlights an important truth: successful careers aren’ t always linear, and the courage to shift course can open the door to work that matches your skills and your spirit. In Maya’ s case, that courage led her to a role that blends problem solving, leadership, and purpose, and to a place where a once unexpected journey now feels exactly right. ■
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