Author and speaker, Maureen is the owner of the Workplace Learning and Performance Group, a training and consulting company.
She has over twenty years of experience in the fields of management, training, human resources, diversity, and leadership development. She works with organizations in many industries including retail, hospitality, academia, local government, manufacturing, and professional associations. Maureen was selected to be one of the 2005 Businesswomen of the Year by the Business Advisory Council, and was twice named as one of the staff award winners for ASTD's 2004 and 2005 Volunteer/Staff Partnership Award.
Maureen is the published author of two books, Communication Skills Training and Successful Staffing in A Diverse Workplace, and is currently working on her third book.
Maureen has obtained the certification as a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) with ASTD. She is certified in servant leadership from the San Diego Leadership Institute, and is a certified facilitator of the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and Effective Project Management with FranklinCovey. Maureen has completed ASTD's Certificate in Human Performance Improvement, and she holds a master's degree in education from the University of San Diego and a bachelor's degree in Psychology, with a minor in Spanish, from San Diego State University.
Maureen is originally from San Diego, and is a proud mother of three children. As a single mom, she is passionate about achieving a great work/life balance. She stays active in her local community by supporting her children in their various activities such as the Helix High School bagpipe band, Girls Scouts, ballet, and choir. In an effort to stay fit and healthy Maureen has earned her Black Belt in Tang Soo Do and regularly works out lifting weights and doing circuit training.