Maya Rivers

From the lively streets of Chicago, Maya Rivers brings a unique blend of sharp wit and creative storytelling to punsify.com. With 10 years of experience in humor writing, journalism, and digital content creation, Maya expertly transforms everyday words into laugh-out-loud moments that stick.Maya holds a B.A. in Journalism from Northwestern University (Class of 2013) and is a certified Content Marketing Specialist through HubSpot (2021). Her background in comedy writing and news reporting gives her humor both sharpness and heart—making her puns clever, engaging, and easy to connect with.Her work has been featured in The Daily Gag and on the popular Wit Happens podcast, where listeners praise her knack for timely humor with a fresh twist. In 2022, Maya earned the Chicago Humor Writers Award for Excellence in Digital Comedy.Beyond writing, Maya mentors emerging humorists through the LaughLab Writers Cohort, sharing insights on pacing, punchline placement, and crafting humor that’s bold but brand-safe.When not busy punning, Maya enjoys exploring Chicago’s art scene, hosting online pun battles, and spreading smiles one clever line at a time.“Good humor brings people together — and I’m here to build those bridges, one pun at a time.” – Maya RiversJoin the laughter journey with Maya Rivers: 🐦 Twitter | 📚 Authory | 📸 Instagram | 💼 LinkedIn