Joanne L. Smikle, PhD provides high energy learning that moves minds and inspires action. An expert on Leadership, Collaboration and Strategy, she delivers learning that lasts. Her high energy style blends substance, humor and practicality…you will leave with ideas that you actually use! Joanne uses the real-world experiences drawn from her thriving consulting practice to develop interactive sessions that are memorable and meaningful.
Joanne works with clients in many varied industries. Her clients include American Honda Motor Company, PCMA, Vectorworks, Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center, Maryland Bankers Association, Opis Management Resources, Leading Age, American Health Care Association, American Academy of Neurology and many other first-rate health care related organizations. A noted author, she writes for industry and trade publications. Complimentary copies of her articles can be found on www.smiklespeaks.com. She is a member of the faculty of Saybrook University’s Department of Leadership and Management. Joanne brings her same engaging style to the classroom.
When Joanne isn’t teaching graduate students at Saybrook University or traveling the country consulting and speaking, she is actively engaged in her local community. She was recently appointed to the Governor of Maryland’s Oversight Committee on Quality of Care in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities. She serves on the Board of Directors of Bridges to Housing Stability, an organization that works to end homelessness in Maryland. She is a member of the Executive Alliance. This group advances the aims of women in the workplace. She serves on the EA Effective Impact Mentoring Committee and the Philanthropy Committee. She also enjoys providing ad hoc resource development to other nonprofits that work to improve the lives of the poor and underserved.
