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Maureen Manning, EdD (she/her/hers)

SVP Strategy and Insight
The PIE

Dr. Maureen Manning is an international consultant, presenter, and keynote speaker specializing in global strategy and strategic branding. She consults with organizations and institutions worldwide on:

✅ Strategic Planning - Conducting needs assessments and facilitating your strategic planning process
✅ Strategic Communications & Thought Leadership – Refining messaging & elevating influence
✅ Brand Strategy & Market Positioning – Crafting compelling narratives to amplify personal, institutional, and organizational brand
✅ International Education Strategy – Expanding, refining & globalizing programs
✅ Keynote Speaking & Workshops – Delivering engaging sessions on global education, leadership, & storytelling
✅ Event Hosting & Moderation – Bringing energy, authenticity, and a polished touch to panels, red carpets, award ceremonies & conferences

With nearly three decades of educational leadership experience spanning K-12, higher education, and corporate, she has held roles in the corporate sector such as VP, SVP, President, and CAO. In educational institutions, she has held such roles as such as Director of Global Education & International Admissions, Director of English Language Education, and Director of Communications/PR.

A highly sought-after speaker, Maureen has delivered keynotes at institutions such as Harvard University, Federal Institute of Education in Pakistan, the University of Lisbon, and the Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication. She frequently presents at leading global conferences, including NAFSA, The Forum on Education Abroad, AIEA, APAIE, CAIE, and The PIE Live.

Her recent publications include book chapters on bridging K12 and higher education and fostering students’ sense of belonging and intercultural competence. Her scholarly work has appeared in numerous academic and industry journals, and she serves as a peer reviewer for publications, conferences, and scholarships, as well as a national professional development grant reviewer for the U.S. Department of Education.

Through a systems-thinking and marketing lens, she advises organizations on strategy and insight, co-creating evidence-based, data-driven campaigns.

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