With over 20 years of experience in the military and the private sector, Shirley Baez is a seasoned leadership coach and training and development expert who thrives in environments that foster collaboration, learning, innovation, change, inclusivity, and transparency.

Currently, Shirley serves as a Senior Academic Instructor at Spathe Systems, where she designs and delivers impactful courses on organizational leadership and transformation, project and program management, strategic thinking and planning, and process optimization for clients across various industries and sectors.

Shirley's passion for impacting positive change is evident in her personal and professional life, as she seizes opportunities to make a difference in others' lives through mentorship, coaching, volunteer work, and community initiatives.

She is also a published author, a real estate investor, and a SOF veteran who speaks three languages and holds multiple certifications in business administration, emergency management, and Lean Six Sigma.

Her Gallup strengths are Learner, Context, Intellection, Input, and Futuristic, which reflect her natural love for learning and creation, her ability to be detail-oriented, and her vision for the future.

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