How did Maya become an American citizen?.........
Since her mother is an American citizen she is one too. But had to file some naturalization paperwork at age 18 since she was not born in the USA. I have a low opinion of her. She is in outer space
Not if the father is a foreign national. It actually depends on the residency history of the mother and the statutory requirements at that time (1970).
While by the time Maya was born, S. Ann was able to convey citizenship to a child born abroad with an alien father, that is not true in general. For example, IF Barry was born abroad, his mother did not meet the "residency in the US" requirements to convey citizenship.