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Prior to starting a consulting practice, Maureen Fessenden spent twenty years as a human resources professional, serving in both state government and higher education. A former educator, she began her human resources career in the Office of the Massachusetts Secretary of State, where she rose to the rank of Executive Director of Personnel and Staff Development. At Pine Manor College she instituted the first 
professional human resources function. At Dean College, she served as a member of the President’s cabinet while overseeing human resources operations and strategic planning. At both institutions she played a key role in preparation for the accreditation process.
In her most recent position, Ms.Fessenden served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Brandeis University where one of her major responsibilities was the adoption of a new integrated HR information system. During her seven year tenure at Brandeis she worked in concert with other senior managers to craft a long-term strategic plan for the university. Her varied experiences have provided her with in-depth hands-on experience in all aspects of Human Resources.
Ms. Fessenden has presented at a number of professional conferences and has taught a variety of human resources related courses to adult learners. She. received a B.S. from Framingham State College where she later served as a member of the Board of Trustees as well as a member of the College’s foundation. She completed a certificate course in Human Resources Management at Bentley University and received a certificate in Negotiations and Mediation from Harvard University. She has also participated in graduate level courses at Babson College. She is a graduate of the Coaches Training Institute and is trained in the administration of DiSC® and in that capacity is an Inscape Publishing Authorized Distributor.
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