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Maria Brown

@mariabrown

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Project and program manager specializing in DEI-focused global education and engagement operations.

Italy

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What I'm looking for

I want to lead complex, cross-functional projects with measurable outcomes—especially DEI- and education-focused global programs—using data-driven operations, inclusive execution, and scalable systems that help teams perform at their best.

I’m a project and program management professional with 20+ years leading complex, cross-functional initiatives across workforce operations and education and engagement programs in large mission-driven organizations. I translate strategic priorities into actionable project plans with measurable outcomes, building scalable systems that help teams excel.

In my most recent role as Chief Administrative Officer (First Sergeant) at Tripler Army Medical Center, I led multi-department initiatives for a 143-bed military medical center, including driving a 50% increase in patient access to care and reducing wait times from 28 to 14 days through data-driven process redesign. I also served as a senior advisor to the CEO on risk mitigation, DEI-sensitive situations, and organizational development, while managing systems development, documentation, and large-scale engagement events for 800+ attendees.

Earlier, as an Equal Opportunity Specialist, I directed a 30-person Equal Opportunity Leadership team, investigated EO complaints and grievances, and conducted trend analysis using disaggregated data to identify equity gaps and guide preventive interventions. I bring a strong facilitation and training background in DEI and cross-cultural communication, strengthened by lived and worked experience in South Korea, Italy, and Iraq.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Chief Administrative Officer

Tripler Army Medical Center

Mar 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 6 months)

Managed complex, multi-department program initiatives for a 143-bed medical center, translating strategic priorities into project plans and workflows. Led data-driven process redesign that increased patient access by 50% and reduced wait times from 28 to 14 days.

Program and Project Management Cross functional Leadership Budget Oversight Process Improvement Stakeholder Management

Senior Clinical Advisor

Tripler Army Medical Center

May 2017 - Mar 2020 (2 years 10 months)

Directed operations for 650 personnel across inpatient services, managing a $47M annual operational budget while ensuring compliance and accreditation standards. Implemented safety and quality programs and coordinated resources to support Level II Trauma Center certification.

Accreditation Standards

Equal Opportunity Specialist

Womack Army Medical Center

Apr 2015 - May 2017 (2 years 1 month)

Led a 30-person Equal Opportunity team, planning and executing cultural awareness events and managing EO complaints through negotiation and conflict resolution. Used disaggregated complaint and climate data to identify equity gaps and delivered executive briefs with evidence-based recommendations for policy and program improvements.

DEI Program Leadership Equal Opportunity Investigations Executive Reporting Conflict Resolution

Operations Planner

Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital

Jul 2014 - Apr 2015 (9 months)

Served as Operations Program and Project Manager for a 248-bed Combat Support Hospital in a multinational, joint-service environment. Coordinated operation order development and distribution across departments while aligning logistics and staffing through workload and capacity analysis.

Operations Planning Project Management Military Directive Order Management Stakeholder Engagement

Clinical Manager

Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital

Jul 2013 - Jul 2014 (1 year)

Supervised OBGYN clinic operations for 55,000 U.S. Forces Korea beneficiaries, managing daily workload distribution and schedules for 15 direct reports. Increased patient access by 50% and reduced wait times from 28 to 14 days using appointment management and process improvement.

Clinical Operations Management Team Supervision Process Improvement Budget And Asset Accountability