Biography of Maya Higa
Maya Elaine Higa is American ecologist, falconer, wildlife rehabilitator and Twitch streamer. She is the founder of Alveus Sanctuary, a non-profit exotic animal sanctuary and virtual education center based in Austin, Texas. Before that, Elaine had over 250,000 followers on her Instagram account.
Elaine was born and raised in California, United States. She attended California State Polytechnic San Luis Obispo, graduating with a degree in agricultural education and communication in June 2020. Maya started her own streaming career on her Twitch account in 2019. The channel showcases various activities such as music and falconry , and spreads conservation awareness. Her account started growing when a falcon video of her juvenile falcon named Bean went viral on Reddit. Higa also gained notoriety on her 21st birthday when she organized a charity stream for a local homeless coalition.
In addition, Higa also launched Conservation Cast in July 2019 a podcast where viewers can learn about animals and get input from experts including naturalists, wildlife enthusiasts and scientists. Her first episode managed to raise $3,000 for the American Eagle Foundation. In addition, the podcast also featured speakers from organizations such as Save the Rhino, Exotic Feline Rescue Center and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. In late 2020, Maya joined the Board of Directors for a wildlife rehabilitation center in Central Texas. Her role focuses on the rehabilitation and breeding of raptors.
In addition to this, Higa also joined the board of the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central and South Texas in February 2021. She has co-hosted the Wine About It podcast with her friend and fellow Twitch streamer, QTCinderella, since November 2021. Maya is also the owner of Alveus Sanctuary, a non-profit exotic animal sanctuary and virtual education center. She is also part of the Housewives Podcast, along with Adept, QTC Cinderella and Malena.
In 2021, he held a 21-hour charity stream for Alveus. The stream was highlighted by an auction that sold items including a gold shovel owned by Sodapoppin, rapper T-Pain’s Gucci loafers and a signed jersey by xQcOW. The most expensive item auctioned was a 1-hour game session with streamer and former CS:GO pro player Shroud, purchased by fellow streamer Ludwig for $53,000. Shortly after reaching her $500,000 goal, Maya shaved her head, fulfilling a promise she made a few weeks ago.
Higa started
Higa and QTC Cinderella participated in the first ever Streamer Awards at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, California in March 2022. In addition, she launched Conservation Uncharted, a travel series of live streams focusing on different aspects of wildlife conservation, with a whale-watching trip with Whale and Dolphin Conservation, raising over US$4,000 in less than 2 hours. With her platform on Twitch, she was able to raise over $1,000,000 collectively from viewer donations. As of 2023, Higa has been announced as an ambassador for whale and dolphin conservation.
Maya Higa Age
Maya is 24 years old from 2023. Was born in 24 May 1998, in California, United States. Moreover, she celebrates her birthday on May 24 every year.
Maya Higa Height/Weight
Higa is of medium height 5 feet 4 inches tall and weight approx 55 kilos. Her body measurements include; 33-24-34 inches.
Maya Higa’s boyfriend
Maya is currently single, however, she was in a relationship with a famous Twitch streamer, Matthew Rinaudo, also known as Mizkif. The couple started dating in 2019. Two years later, Mizkif announced the news of their split through his Twitter account.
Maya Higa family
Elaine is the daughter of a Japanese father and a mother from Northern California. She grew up on a farm alongside her two brothers and a sister. Her father is a businessman while her mother is a housewife. However, the identity of her parent and sibling is currently unavailable.
Maya Higa Net Worth
Higa has an estimated net worth ranging from 1 to 5 million dollars dollars. Her main source of income is her career as an environmentalist, falconer, wildlife rehabilitator and Twitch streamer.
