Speaker Credentials & Assets

Executive Education

Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth
Building a Successful Business (2026)


Selected and fully sponsored for an intensive executive education program focused on growth strategy, value creation, marketing strategy, operations, executive decision-making.

NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center
Milestone Circles (2026)

Selected for a 12-week business program centered on milestone-based growth, focused on strengthening strategy, value creation, marketing, operations, and decision-making.

University of Richmond
Executive Management Program (2021)

Selected and fully sponsored for an executive-level program focused on leadership and decision-making.

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“The Wake-Up Call on Workplace Wellness & Caregiving”

"Performance Didn't Change. The Context Did" 

It reframes the leadership lens. It challenges assumptions. 

"When My Father Called the NYPD 20 Times" 

A leadership moment on stress, decision-making, and unseen context.

"A Primal Scream to the 4 Types of Loved Ones We Care For" 

Revealing the emotional reality behind employee performance.

21 Clips of Chef Maria Speaking Live

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  • HR, Inclusion & Belonging, Benefits & Wellness leaders responsible for retention, culture, and workforce performance
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