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title: Maya Martinez-Davis is Optimistic
description: "Maya Martinez-Davis said, \"I am definitely a glass-half-full person. I am optimistic. I also see the impact that we’re having.\""
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# [Maya Martinez-Davis is Optimistic](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/dutton-0)

 Written by [Victor Perton](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/author/victor-perton) | Sep 9, 2022 8:24:09 PM

Speaking to [Amy Shoenthal,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoenthal/) Maya Martinez-Davis USA President of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) said, "I am definitely a glass half full person. I am optimistic. I also see the impact that we’re having. I'm extremely fortunate to do something I like every day. Not everybody can say that. I try to bring that energy to my organization."

Read the full article "[This Barrier-Breaking Pharma Executive Is Surprisingly Optimistic About Increasing Diversity In STEM](https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyshoenthal/2022/09/08/this-barrier-breaking-pharma-executive-is-surprisingly-optimistic-about-increasing-diversity-in-stem/?sh=4412d3821cea)."

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