Preeti Davidson, Founder
Preeti Davidson has over 25 years of experience working with students from the country’s most prestigious schools and universities. By twenty-three, she became the youngest Director of Development and Alumni Relations at a New York university. By thirty-five, she led fundraising for the nation’s oldest and largest public interest law firm. And by forty, she had joined the C-suite.
But beneath the success, Preeti was silently struggling. Like many high-achieving young people, she learned to perform to perfection on the outside while feeling unworthy on the inside. Her coping mechanisms—addiction, disordered eating, and relentless overachievement—were driven by a need for external validation and a desire to numb the shame she carried in secret.
In 2020, everything changed. Preeti entered long-term recovery and began rebuilding her life from a foundation of internal self-worth. That journey revealed a hard truth: ambition, achievement, and success mean nothing without self-leadership, confidence, independence, and purpose.
Today, that’s the foundation of everything we teach at MAYA.
As the founder of MAYA Self-Worth for Life and host of The Unloveables podcast, Preeti now coaches high-performing youth to build emotional resilience, direction, and confidence—from the inside out—before life forces them to break down and rebuild. She helps them rewrite the story early.
She lives in Norwalk, CT, with her two dogs, Max and Major, who have never worked a day in their lives—but are proud of their resilient mom and her unwavering commitment to the next generation.
"Preeti uses her experience to help young people build self-worth and confidence"
Curt Dalton, Parent-in-Chief
Curt Dalton, a parenting expert and father of three teenage boys, brings extensive real-world experience to MAYA. With thirty years in start-ups and early-stage companies, he is an invaluable asset to our team and the families we serve.
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As a seasoned parent navigating the challenges of raising teens in the digital age, Curt understands the balance between setting boundaries and fostering independence. For the past two years, his role as a “sole parent on duty” has given him deep insights into issues like screen addiction, social media pressure, and building genuine self-esteem in young people.
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Before joining MAYA, Curt ran online companies and taught a "Shark Tank" Program for over ten years at a local private high school. His background and parenting expertise enable him to offer a holistic approach to youth development and family dynamics.
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At MAYA, Curt plays a vital role in the Discovery Program, guiding teens and tweens through identifying core values and building authentic self-confidence. His favorite aspect of this work is helping to shift mindsets, break generational patterns, and create healthier futures for families.​
"You are 100% responsible for your happiness and future; don’t give that power to someone else.”
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Known for his approachable and humorous communication style, Curt connects well with parents and youth. Outside MAYA, he is passionate about mentoring high school students interested in entrepreneurship and living fulfilling lives. His passion adds depth to his work, guiding clients to embrace their inherent worth. As Curt often says, "You are 100% responsible for your happiness and future; don’t give that power away to someone else."​
Curt lives with his three teenage sons and their dog, Chewy, in Middleton, MA.
Joshua Allen,
Health & Wellness Advisor
Josh has been a certified personal trainer since 2011. He brings a wealth of experience from his six years in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he trained in law enforcement and helicopter search and rescue.
He earned a BS in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina, where he served as a spin instructor and worked with the strength and conditioning team. He ultimately focused on the university’s tennis teams.
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"Mentoring young people is about more than fitness—it's about building confidence and resilience. Watching them reach their potential is the most rewarding part of what I do.”
With extensive experience working with clients of all ages and fitness levels, Josh specializes in general fitness, weight loss, injury prevention, pre/postnatal exercise, senior fitness, and sport-specific training. His passion lies in helping clients achieve their personal health goals and live a balanced, active lifestyle.​
At MAYA, Josh's years of mentoring young people have made him an integral part of the leadership team, where he connects physical fitness with mental well-being. His favorite aspect of this work is guiding clients to build healthy habits that support both body and mind.