About the Author
Mariam Hutchinson

Mariam Hutchinson is an independent leadership development consultant and coach with a passion for developing leaders of all ages and stages in their careers using a strengths-based approach. Previous roles include serving in various management and leadership positions on Learning and Development teams for Booz Allen Hamilton and Maximus. In addition, Mariam has a combined total of 20 years of experience in program management and training roles for the financial services, non-profit, and higher education industries.

Mariam holds an M.S. in Organization Development and Knowledge Management from George Mason University and has facilitated numerous leadership and team development programs using tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, DiSC, Insights Discovery, and CliftonStrengths. She also holds certificates in Leadership Studies, Instructional Design, Coaching, and is a Silver Level Certified Kirkpatrick Professional and has presented at industry conferences hosted by ATD and The Conference Board.

She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and two boys, ages 10 and 8. Mariam is currently focused on getting her kids through the remainder of their 100% distance learning school year. In addition to independent consulting and coaching, Mariam will be participating in a cohort-based program in the fall focused on leadership coaching for organizational well-being and serving as a volunteer for L&D Cares.