Maritza Torres, Ph.D.
Influential, adaptable, data-driven leader with 10+ years of experience managing multiple online instructional design projects, collaborating with internal and external teams, and applying instructional design principles and methodologies. Proven track record of facilitating leadership development workshops, delivering innovative learning programs, and building relationships at all levels across the organization. Dedicated leader with the proven ability to evaluate the effectiveness of training curricula, identify and present insights and trends, and work on several initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, environment.
Core Competencies
Process Improvement | Learning & Development | Strategic Planning | Instructional Design | Learning Solutions | Curriculum Design | Vendor Relations | Curriculum Strategy | Demand Analysis | Budgeting | Talent Development | Project Management | Adult Learning Theories | Project Management | Learning Solutions | Training | Learning Content Development
Work Experience
2021-Present
AdventHealth
Leadership and Talent Development Partner
2019-2021
University of Central Florida
Assistant Director, LEAD Scholars Academy
Provides leadership development programs for the Central Florida South Division’s for more than 30,000 employees ranging from front-line caregivers to c-suite executives; Creates, designs, and delivers online and in-person leadership development curriculum appropriate for emerging leaders and mid-level managers; Served as Master Facilitator for the Central Florida Division Leading in AdventHealth executive leadership program training over 20 facilitators (virtually and in-person) and managing curriculum
Facilitated 5-10 leadership development workshops and training for student groups each semester; Taught 3-5 leadership courses each semester both in-person and online; Supported efforts and defined initiatives for the LEAD Scholars Academy such as marketing, recruitment, selection, and coaching; Coached and mentored students with their academic planning and individual leadership needs; Administered assessment instructors to students and cultivated professional development workshops on their assessment results
2015-2019
Florida State University
Teaching and Research Assistant
Facilitated leadership workshops and retreats for leadership certificate students; Taught 15+ leadership courses and created and managed the Latinx Leadership Development course; Coached and mentored leadership certificate students in the development of their programs of studies
Additional Employment History
Assistant Director Student Activities and Student Organizations | University of Miami | 2012-2015
Program Advisor | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 2011-2012
Education
Florida State University, Doctor of Philosophy: Higher Education, Tallahassee, FL
The University of Florida, Master of Education: Student Personnel in Higher Education, Gainesville, FL
DePaul University, Bachelor of Arts: Communication, Chicago, IL
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Canvas, NVivo, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Anthology, Google Drive, Canva Pro, Articulate (RISE 360)
Certifications and Community Involvement
University of Central Florida | Instructional Design | Orange County, FL | 2023
University of South Florida | DE&I in the Workplace | Hillsborough County, FL | 2022
University of Central Florida | Seeking Education Equity & Diversity | Orange County, FL | 2022
DiSC Certified | 2022
LeaderShape Facilitator | 2017