My Approach to Team Leadership
My philosophy embraces servant leadership.
As a leader, I believe my role is to support and encourage the team to take ownership of the organization's success. Rather than taking control, I focus on helping team members develop the necessary skills to take ownership of a project and achieve their goals. By doing this, I can ensure that the team has the tools and resources they need to succeed, and ensure that a project will continue even when I move on to the next project.
Ultimately, my goal is to foster an environment of collaboration, trust, and ownership that will help the team reach their full potential.
Testimonial
Oksana Semyda PhD | Higher Education Oksana reported directly to Maria
It was a pleasure to work with Maria at Brookes College. As a Campus Director, she was a supportive leader, an inspiring supervisor, and a caring counselor. Maria is hardworking, dedicated, and always creates a positive and collaborative work environment.
She genuinely cares about her team, helping everyone feel valued and motivated to do their best. Her ability to solve problems with both strategy and empathy makes her a fantastic leader. I highly recommend Maria for any role she chooses to take on.
Testimonial
Education Professional Heath reported directly to Maria
I am honoured to recommend Maria, a visionary leader in adult education and curriculum development, with whom I had the privilege of working closely on developing and implementing multiple asynchronous online adult learning curricula and in-person training programs. Maria is an exceptional leader and an expert in the field of education. I was continuously impressed by her proficiency with technology, her leadership style, and her expertise in education standards. One of the most impactful aspects of working with Maria was witnessing her remarkable interpersonal communication skills. She created policies and managed departments in a way that created clearer communication, raised the educational standard within the institution, and brought an incredibly complex project to life. Beyond Maria's technical skills and education expertise, her dedication to equity and inclusion fostered an environment that empowered her team to do their very best work, while allowing space to be honest when the work was becoming too much. Working alongside Maria was an inspiring experience, and I gained invaluable insights from her innovative mindset and endless knowledge. She is not only an extraordinary professional but also a mentor whose influence helped shape the trajectory of my career.