GIRLS WRITE NOW HONOREE MAJA KRISTIN
Philanthropist, Entrepreneur & Author

There is always possibility, mystery, and hope in young women. Finding voice to that, especially with the written word, can be really, really hard. Girls Write Now supports, nourishes, and provides a bridge to telling the stories we so desperately need to hear. —Maja Kristin

The inspiring new memoir, Instructions Not Included, by entrepreneur and philanthropist Maja Kristin is an enthralling narrative woven with threads of passion, adversity, and the relentless pursuit of truth. It offers a glimpse into a world where boundaries are shattered, and where the allure of sex, drugs, and the sting of betrayal collide. From uncovering family secrets to finding her own way in the world, Kristin shares her experiences growing up with great vulnerability and honesty, and explores her mother’s life via intimate diary entries. Maja’s story is a beacon of hope, an inherent reminder that when women support and uplift one another, incredible things are bound to happen.

*Proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Girls Write Now, an award-winning national organization that mentors the next generation of young women writers and gender-expansive youth.

More About Maja Kristin

Maja Kristin has a passion for bridging differences, creative problem solving, and inspiring philanthropy.  Just two years out of law school, she established her own law firm, and became a successful advocate for women and girls who had been sexually assaulted. Her work includes overseeing her ESG and Impact Investments with an eye to elevating women, and a commitment to give what she earns.  Her charitable donations serve an array of non-profit programs locally, nationally, and globally. She is the author of the inspiring new memoir, Instructions Not Included, available here. Maja has served on the Board of Convergence, Center for Policy Resolution; the National Leadership Council for Facing History and Ourselves; the Board of Trustees of World Affairs Council; as well as the Board of Governors for the Angeles Arrien Foundation for Cross-Cultural Education and Research. Maja was honored by Convergence, Center for Policy Resolution in 2019 for her work on bridge building, collaborative leadership and philanthropy; and with a Spirit of Philanthropy Award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in 2016. Maja recently published a three generational family memoir, Instructions Not Included.A retired partner in the firm of Ramsey and Durrell, LLP, Maja specialized in civil litigation, pioneering sexual abuse cases against the Catholic Church.  She was selected by TIME Magazine as one of America’s Top Ten Women Lawyers.